This book is one of the 2012 Honor books for the (Theodor Seuss) Geisel Award because it is a well-written beginning reader book for children. This book shows how far we have come since the days of the Dick & Jane books. A group of dogs go on a run one day and encounter a big surprise. While using simple beginning reader language, this book still creates a fun and entertaining story for children to read. The full color illustrations add to the action and adventure of the story. Picture cues, which are important for beginning readers, are included as well. I loved this clever easy reader! It is a book that students will latch on to because they can read it on their own. Along with that, it also has a clever plot. Students will enjoy reading this book over and over. I would use this book to explore CVC patterns such as run and dog. It also has several sight words that we can highlight throughout our school weeks. This book is also good for teaching perspective.
Geisel Honor book, 2012; very basic vocabulary, funny surprise ending.
—sbfsalgado
How cute is this! Great for beginners readers. Love it!
—haylee
ALSC Notable Book 2012
—BARBWIRE81237
Fun beginning reader!
—kay
2012 Geisel Honor
—Timothy
