A tale in haiku
of one adorable dog.
Let's find him a home
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The title and the cover picture of a cute dog wistfully staring into a house are clues but not to what you might guess. This is no canine Sudoku; it's a shaggy dog story told in haiku. When a homeless dog shows up at the back door, a family takes him in, feeds and bathes him, and names him Mooch. Mooch laps up all the attention, but will his bouncy doggie antics send him to the pound? Bowers' lively oil paintings are, well, doggone charming. Expressions and body language are on target and animate the short, snappy text. The pet experience is a clever, fun introduction to the poetic form and an engaging lead-in to a class writing exercise. An author's note provides background on haiku. Adorable dog / seeks a family and a home / wagging tail, ace tale. Julie Cummins
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Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
About the Author
Andrew Clements is the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he has been nominated for a multitude of state awards, including two Christopher Awards and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He is also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. He lives with his wife in central Massachusetts and has four grown children. Visit him at AndrewClements.com.
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Most of my characters are fairly normal people who are dealing with the basics of everyday life--getting along with others, finding a place in the world, discovering talents, overcoming challenges, trying to have some wholesome fun along the way, and getting into some scrapes and a little mischief now and then, too. I guess I hope my readers will be able to see bits and pieces of themselves in the stories, particularly the novels that take place in and around school. School is a rich setting because schools and education are at the heart of every community. The stories that are set in school seem to resonate with kids, teachers, parents, librarians--readers of all ages. Everyone's life has been touched by school experiences. And I also hope, of course, that kids and others will enjoy reading, enjoy the use of language, enjoy my storytelling.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Davis
Format:Hardcover
Dog tales are always a big hit with kids. This one combines adorable illustrations, simple text, and a poetry lesson all in one. A great introduction to haiku, along with an explanation of it in the back. Love it!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By J. Martin
Format:Hardcover
Dogku is wonderful. I am a dog lover as well as an educator and found this book to be one of my favorites. It helps introduce children to haiku.Praises for Dogku!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By FRG Leader
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book to use in a fourth grade classroom as we begin a unit on Haiku. It is a wonderful story that successfuly uses a new haiku for each page of text. It beautifully captures the life of a stray dog who finds a home but can't quite behave as the family would like him to. Overall this dod is living the good life with his adorable new family.
The illustrations are wonderful! I find myself paging through it just to look at the pictures again and again.
The illustrations are wonderful! I find myself paging through it just to look at the pictures again and again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dogku
My book came more quickly than I expected. It was in great condition and I have already used it in my class and WE LOVE IT! Great job
Published 18 days ago by Debra C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I DO LOVE THIS LITTLE BOOK. THE LITTLE ONES CAN LEARN SO MUCH FROM IT...
Hmmm, let me see. We have a small and easy to read book. The book is about a loveable dog. The art work is excellent; cute and beautifully executed and then, to top it all off,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Blankenship
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed
Perhaps I was looking for something more. I felt this book didn't really teach anything to toddlers, preschool, or elementary children anything about dogs or animals, which is... Read more
Published 23 months ago by AL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Book!
The first (and only) book my 2yr old will let us read from beginning to end. The short paragraphs and rhythm with warm illustrations are wonderful.
Published on February 6, 2010 by Deborah Hill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Adorable introduction to the art of haiku poetry
This book combines charming illustrations with haiku poetry to tell the story of a cute little stray dog and the family who adopts him. Read more
Published on April 30, 2009 by JBebe
5.0 out of 5 stars
clever, cute and well-done
What a wonderful introduction to the haiku form of poetry for children! The pictures highlight the flowing haikus so well. The author uses the form so well, it is inspiring. Read more
Published on January 5, 2009 by donalyn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful introduction to Haiku for young readers!
I actually got this book for my 3.5 year-old daughter and though she is a bit young to grasp the concept of Haiku, the story itself is poignant and captivating. Read more
Published on October 6, 2008 by Z Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dogku
A wonderful book! Kids will delight in the poetic story, and the illustrations capture the mood and flavor of this loveable dog. Read more
Published on October 2, 2008 by D. Rosenow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dogku - fun story for all
Clever, funny and well-written story of a homeless dog that finds a home with a nice family, written in haiku. My 8 1/2 year old neighbors loved the story. Read more
Published on June 19, 2008 by Creative Cooking
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book
This is a lovely book with marvelous illustrations. Hoping the child I bought it for will enjoy it.
Published on July 16, 2007 by Lynn McKenzie
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