Hachiko Waits by Leslea Newman Illustrations by Machiyo Kodaira After reading about a loyal dog in Brazil (post from January 17), I came across this story about another faithful canine. Based on a true story from the 1920s in Japan, Hachiko, the dog and main character, epitomizes a “good dog.” Synopsis: “What a good dog [...]
Usually we do book recommendations, but today we had to recommend Lassie, the movie we just watched last night. The character of Lassie has been around for quite awhile, there have been many books written about her, as well as TV shows and movies. Who could be a more popular good dog than Lassie, a [...]
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie by Peter and Connie Roop pictures by Peter E. Hanson I couldn’t help but recommend this story after having recently visited a lighthouse with my own Abby. Though their names aren’t spelled the same, there are things these two “Abbys” have in common. They are brave and they are smart! [...]
I received a nice response from Mary Nethery, one of the authors of Nubs (you can see it in the comments from yesterday). Check out their website! Mary has also written other books, highlighted on her own website. Check this one out, too!
Nubs The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson and Mary Nethery This book got my attention right away. When I saw it, and got the gist of the story, I remembered that I had heard about Nubs on the news. How many books would be [...]
Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest illustrated by Katy Schneider Just yesterday I came across this book. When I first saw the cover, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful illustration! That little pug is adorable and the style of painting is warm and attractive. Next I did [...]
Hey, have you checked out the audio/video version of Abby’s book, A Day with Abby Sunshine? Well, do it now! Go to the right sidebar. The first new item you will see is the large paw print. Click on it! You will see the whole story, page by page, and if you want to print [...]
Title: Meet the Author! Location: The Red Balloon Bookshop Link out: Click here Description: Abby Sunshine and Lisa will meet and greet customers on the front veranda at the bookstore! Start Time: 10:15 Date: 2009-10-03 End Time: 11:30
We eagerly awaited receiving the books on this day. . .did they come? No! Here is how we felt, based on p. 23 of A Day with Abby Sunshine. “It’s almost time for [the books] to get home. Mom [Dad, Renae] and I walk to the [driveway]. Where’s the book? Where’s the book? Where’s the [...]
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Click on the paw print to see the entire book! Set your printer to "landscape" if you want it printed.
