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Floss
by
Kim Lewis
A warmhearted story about the importance of having fun. When Floss leaves the town where she grew up to become a sheepdog on a farm, she'd like to play with the farmer's children. But with so much work, there's isn't time--until the farmer realizes his children need Floss as a companion as much as she need them. Full color.
Paperback, 32 pages
Published
January 3rd 1994
by Candlewick Press
(first published 1992)
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Again, I'm a nervous dog book reader...I think it goes back to Where the Red Fern Grows. But I digress. Floss is a happy dog living in the city--taking walks and playing with children in the park--until her owner takes her to a farm...no, no--not "the farm" but a farm so that she may learn how to be a herding dog to assist the aging Nell. When she breaks training to play with the farm chlidren, we all got a little nervous about her future...but all's well that end's well (no tragedy here). Enjoy...more
Maybe it's just because I'm not an animal person but for me this was one of the more boring books we read as a class. It's a bit slow-moving, and I had to explain some of the concepts to the kids. Since they are too young to have grown up with Babe, I kinda had to explain what exactly a sheepdog does. The words in the book are easy to read, but the vocabulary could be a bit hard since it's describing actions the kids may not be familiar with.
This is the story of a collie who moves from the city to the farm and has to get use to being a working dog instead of a pet. Its an ok story though I did not feel it has a clear resolution. The farmer lets her play with his kids but the day before yelled at her for doing this... does this mean she gets to play and work or is he giving up on her as a work dog? So many questions and the story was not that engrossing.
45 months - I picked this one because of the illustrations and being about a dog it would be a hit with O and it is. A fairly simple story that introduces kids to working dogs. But this city dog also likes to have fun.
Nov 27, 2011
Anne Robertson
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Floss moves from the city to the country to work as a sheep herding dog. Good for teaching about consequences and appropriate times for different activities.
a border collie and sheep and fields and hills illustrated/written by Kim Lewis pretty much a defn of a perfect book.
I liked it because the dog knew how to play ball...I know my brother will like to read this book when he grows up!
Very sweet book. Great illustrations. Adored by the intended age group/audience.
brought straight from scotland by uncle ryan and auntie tascha
Cute story about a sheep dog who loved to play with children.
Well written, with excellent illustrations.
A cute picture book.
Being a former Border collie owner, I have read all of Kim Lewis' books about these dogs. The illustrations are timeless and so realistic. She has the behavior and facial expression, the body movements down pat for this breed. I enjoy the content of the book as well.
Do I really need to say anything? yes, I love Border Collies. What's your point?
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These illustrations are so cute, with a good plot to match!
this used to be my faviourite book i just love it!
Jun 11, 2013
Lauren Simpson
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