What happens when a dog drops a tennis ball down a prairie dog hole? Nothing less than the great fuzz frenzy! The prairie dogs are wondering what the ball is and whether it's dangerous when Big Bark, the resident bully, tells everyone to stand back and let him look. But Pip, the smallest prairie dog, discovers that the tennis ball has fuzz that comes off! They all pull off fuzz, decorate themselves, and have parades until the fuzz is all gone. Then they start arguing because some prairie dogs have more fuzz than others. Finally, Big Bark ends up with all the fuzz, but then he gets grabbed up by an eagle! Can they save Big Bark? Do they want to? The ending is great, and the pictures are priceless. Who knew there were so many ways to wear tennis ball fuzz?

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0152046267

ISBN-13: 9780152046262

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Gloria, a pitiful pug, is grumpy. Her three young human owners do everything they can to cheer her up. They bathe her, give her bike rides, dress her up, and put on plays for her. Finally they find out what she needs to be happy ' a hug.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0670061239

ISBN-13: 9780670061235

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Can you guess what is growing inside this egg? Short rhymes on full page illustrations give the clues. Turn the page for the answer and more information about each animal. The illustrations are stunning. A very fun way to learn about egg-laying animals.

Reviewed by: hap

Date read: 10/13/2010

ISBN-10: 0822561921

ISBN-13: 9780822561927

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What a good dog you are. What a smart dog you are. What a clever dog you are. These are the words Professor Ueno uses to praise his beloved Akita, Hachiko, daily. Professor Ueno takes the train to downtown Tokyo to the university where he teaches. One morning after he leaves, Hachi (his nickname) escapes through the unlatched gate and follows him to the train station. Having no time to return the dog home, Ueon is relieved when the stationmaster agrees to look after him. And thus starts the daily ritual of Hachi meeting his master at the 3:00 train. They make friends with 10-year-old Yasuo and his mother who also board the train daily. One day the Professor unexpectedly dies at work. When Yasuo finds out he grieves for the Professor and decides to take on the responsibility of caring for the lonely Akita who never fails to meet the 3:00 train. Every day for 10 years he comes to the station to feed Hachi. The stationmaster notices Yasuo's devotion to the dog and tells him that one day Hachi will reward him. 'A dog, reward me?' he scoffs. But reward him he does in a very special way. To find out how, read Hachiko Waits.

Similar books: Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog by Pamela S. Turner

Awards nominated: Bluestem 2011

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/28/2009

ISBN-10: 0805073361

ISBN-13: 9780805073362

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Commenter: Michelle, grade 5

Happy is not sure about leaving his mom and the only home he has known at Mrs. Shoemaker's farm. His mom tells him that he is ready to be a school pony at Big Apple Barn, but Happy is not sure he wants to be a school pony. Happy finds new friends and new adventures at his new home and yes the clover is almost as sweet at Big Apple Barn as it was at home.

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 10/25/2010

ISBN-13: 9781435203310

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