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Digby
Barbara Shook Hazen (1997), 32 pages
Illustrated by Barbara J. Phillips-Duke
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
DIGBY by Barbara Shook Hazen is a warm and tender story about aging and how a little boy comes to understand why his dog cannot play with him like he used to. He learns that although Digby can't play catch or do tricks any more, he is good at watching, understanding, and best of all, being his 'faithful friend.'
Book Series: I Can Read Book
Similar authors: Arnold Lobel
Similar books: Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/1/2009
ISBN-10: 1424204666
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Digby and Kate and the Beautiful Day
Barbara Baker (2004), 48 pages
Illustrated by Marsha Winborn
Audience: K - 2nd Grade
Digby and Kate are friends who love to spend time together playing and going for walks. They sometimes have the kinds of conflicts kids have (like agreeing on what to do or the rules of a game), but they always find a way to have fun. This beginning reader has several short stories about Digby and Kate's time together, told with simple sentences and lots of pictures. (Reading Level: 2.2)
Book Series: Puffin Easy-to-Read. Level 2
Similar books: Digby and Kate 1,2,3 by Barbara Baker; Digby and Kate Again by Barbara Baker
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 12/30/2011
ISBN-10: 0142400351
ISBN-13: 9780142400357
Dog Named Sam
Janice Boland (1996), 40 pages
Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
Sam is a loveable dog who enjoys fetching, swimming, and singing late at night. Will Sam ever learn when and where to do all of his favorite things? This is a delightful book for all dog lovers and beginning readers.
Book Series: Puffin Easy-to-read
Similar authors: Cynthia Rylant
Similar books: Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant;
Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel;
Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/6/2009
ISBN-10: 0803715315
Dog Who Cried Wolf
Keiko Kasza (2005), 32 pages
Illustrated by Keiko Kasza
Audience: Preschool - Preschool
When Moka, Michelle's pet dog, realizes that he's like a wolf, but that he can't do cool things like howl at the moon and hunt wild animals, he runs away to the mountains. He loves the freedom to run, to jump, and to do whatever he pleases, but then things start going wrong. Can Moka succeed in the wild? What will he do when he starts missing Michelle?
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 7/16/2010
ISBN-10: 0399242473
ISBN-13: 9780399242472
Andrew Clements writes in his author's note, 'Adorable dog + Haiku = Dogku. Simple.' And it is just that simple. A stray dog shows up on the back porch of a family's home. Food, a bath, a name, and playtime follow. Then, they hold the family meeting. Will Mooch have a forever home? Clements uses the form of haiku to tell Mooch's story. In his own words, 'Choosing a small container can help you pick the perfect words and arrange them just right.' These words are, 'just right.' One last haiku from the author:
An idea knocks:
I open, think, write, and smile.
And then it's your turn.
Awards nominated: Monarch Award Nominee 2012
Reviewed by: caroll
Date read: 2/23/2011
ISBN-10: 068985823X
ISBN-13: 9780689858239
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