Dogku (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Tim Bowers (Illustrator)

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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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Product Description

A tale in haiku

of one adorable dog.

Let's find him a home

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum (June 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068985823X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689858239
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #291,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two tails up!, August 9, 2007

By	J. A. Davis "jadecat" (Northern Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Praises!!!, July 22, 2007

By	J. Martin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dogku - fun story for all, June 19, 2008

By	Creative Cooking - See all my reviews

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. They had just learned about haiku in school and enjoyed reading the story and counting out the number of syllables. The illustrations are first rate, too. Highly recommended.