Review By JENNIFER GANNETT Several years ago, Nubs was living in a remote border fort in Western Iraq when he developed a relationship with members of a U.S. Border Transition Team stationed there — in particular, Major Brian Dennis. Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine and a Miracle chronicles the story of what [...]
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Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine, and a Miracle
October 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Tags:Animal Rescue·Animal Welfare·Companion Animals·Devotion·Dogs·Early Elementary·Jennifer Gannett·Kindness to Animals·Loyalty·Military·War
Hachiko Waits
March 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN I’m sporting a rather splotchy face and puffy, bloodshot eyes for the second time today. Should’ve known better than to read Hachiko Waits by Lesléa Newman and watch “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” in the same day. I’m emotionally spent! In 1930s Japan, a professor named Ueno discovers a handsome Akita puppy at his [...]
Tags:Carolyn M. Mullin·Companion Animals·Dogs·Japan·Lesléa Newman·Loyalty·Older Elementary·Richard Gere
Horton Hatches the Egg
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY I’m just crazy about Dr. Seuss’s elephant Horton. Horton Hatches the Egg is quintessential Horton. He’s heroic, true to his word, and unwavering in his commitment to do good. When a momma bird needs a break from her nest, Horton reluctantly takes over, keeping her egg warm over the course of [...]
Tags:1940s Childrens Literature·Bravery·Circus·Compassion·Dr. Seuss·Early Elementary·Elephants·Horton·Hunting·Lesson Plans·Loyalty·Preschoolers
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