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Some Dogs Do
by
Jez Alborough (Goodreads Author)
In the inimitable world of Jez Alborough, some dogs do fly - and little pups everywhere are encouraged to dream big.
Do dogs fly?
Is it true?
One day, when Sid is walking to school, he suddenly gets a happy feeling. In fact, he feels so happy that his paws lift off the ground, and he floats right up to the sky! He can’t wait to tell his friends at school, but of course they d...more
Do dogs fly?
Is it true?
One day, when Sid is walking to school, he suddenly gets a happy feeling. In fact, he feels so happy that his paws lift off the ground, and he floats right up to the sky! He can’t wait to tell his friends at school, but of course they d...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 15th 2003
by Candlewick Press
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One day Sid the dog discovers he can fly and he excitedly tells everyone at school. He is met with ridicule by his friends and reprimand by his teacher. When asked to prove it, Sid tries hard but he cannot fly anymore. Unhappy and deflated he slowly walks back home after school. At home his parents, realising something was amiss, let him in on a “secret”- some dogs do fly!
Cleverly written in rhyme, it is a simple story with a very strong message- always believing in ourselves and never giving up...more
Cleverly written in rhyme, it is a simple story with a very strong message- always believing in ourselves and never giving up...more
Sid is a dog and when he sets off to school; he is so happy that he finds himself flying. When he gets to school, he tells all the other dogs that he flew to school. They all laugh at him. Even his teacher says “you shouldn’t lie.” So she explains to him that dogs, walk, jump and run only and not fly. So he tries to fly again outside the school with others watching him, but no such luck, he falls on his face. Sid walks home upset. His dad reveals a secret to him and shows him that he can fly. So...more
Some Dogs Do is a book written and illustrated by Jez Aldborough about a dog called Sid who discovers he can fly. Amazed and excited about his discovery, he runs to school to inform his friends, but is mocked and derided by them and told by his teacher ‘dogs don’t fly!’ When he is unable to display the feat in front of them all, he is left feeling sad and depressed, and returns home to sit alone in his garden. He is joined by his dad who asks him what is wrong and Sid explains what happened at s...more
'When Sid set off for School one day, a happy feeling came his way.' A happy feeling comes my way too every time I read this story. This beautifully illustrated book 'Some Dogs Do' tells the story of Sid as he literally soars with happiness. However he looses his ability to fly when he looses self belief. 'Miss Mare the teacher shook her head. 'Now Sid you shouldn't lie she said'..dogs don't fly - it can't be done.' Thankfully an understanding Dad is on hand to help.
This charming book begs to be...more
This charming book begs to be...more
While I was reading this book, I heard the voices of so many children that have insane things happen to them. And although they know their stories may sound farfetched, they just want to be believed. As a teacher, we'll hear all types of crazy stuff and it's not for us to judge the validity of the things we are told. I like that this book is written in a simple rhyme that all students can understand. This text is very relatable and can be used to help students understand the fact of weird happen...more
The story is about a dog called Sid. On his walk to school one day, when a happy feeling comes across him and he starts to fly! When he arrives at school he tells his friends and teacher; however he's accused of lying. This leaves Sid feeling sad, but when his Dad shares a secret with him later that night, Sid realises he is not alone after all.
This book teaches us to believe in ourselves and not to let people bring you down. It shows that anything is possible and to stand strong behind what you...more
Cute story and DS seemed to enjoy it (not "read it again" enjoy it, but smile at the end enjoy it). It's a little silly and no attempt to explain why Sid was able to fly, which I think could've been easy to make as in: he was floating on air because he was happy, etc. Sometimes it seems we don't give kids enough credit for their understanding. They understand and can grow to understand plenty if we give them the opportunity, I think. Anyway, the rhyme and story are nice enough, but this is one t...more
Some Dogs Do is a lovely rhyming story where Sid discovers he can fly. Deflated from his friends belief that he is lying about his flying experience Sid is cheered up when his Dad shares his secret. It is a story which childrens imagion can be encouraged as well as set in contexts which children can also relate to.Jez Alborough writes and creates the illustrations for this book. Illustrations are inviting, colourful and expressive all of which will encourage children to return to this book time...more
This is a heart-warming story of a little dog named Sid who from sheer happiness manages to fly to school one day. Once there no-one will believe him and his happiness quickly disappears. Back at home his Dad shows a loving concern for his sons’ unhappiness, which is quickly dispersed when a secret is revealed!
The story is very entertaining, with a fun bouncy rhyme and repetition to enthrall and engage the participation of your audience.
My son always follows the story, repeating crucial points...more
The story is very entertaining, with a fun bouncy rhyme and repetition to enthrall and engage the participation of your audience.
My son always follows the story, repeating crucial points...more
My favorite thing in this book is the illustrations. The dogs are so cute! And I really like the ending. The rhyming helps the story flow along. And if the children liked the cows flying, then I think they'll love the dogs flying.
3/31/10 & 4/1/10 The children in both preschool groups enjoyed this book. Even with few words to a page, the book still takes some time to get through. They loved looking at the pictures, and I think the way the rhyming was used it held their attention. Neither grou...more
3/31/10 & 4/1/10 The children in both preschool groups enjoyed this book. Even with few words to a page, the book still takes some time to get through. They loved looking at the pictures, and I think the way the rhyming was used it held their attention. Neither grou...more
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Sid the dog is overcome with excitement when he realises he can fly. He tells all his friends at school but nobody believes him, not ever his teacher. Sid sadly fails to prove it and is left feeling embarrassed in front of all his class. When Sid returns home feeling crushed, his father tells him the greatest secret of all, that some dogs do fly! Suitable for circle time in nursery and Reception and for independent reading in year1. Lovely illustrations and the book also has a supporting CD-Rom....more
I like the creative use of pictures and text this author uses in this book. We all love reading books that feature cute dogs, but this book has a greater meaning behind it. It shows that anything is possible and to stand behind what you beleive in. I would use this book when teaching about fiction and nonfiction or real/unreal. Also you could use it to start off a creative writing prompt "If you could fly where would you go?..."Who would you tell?" etc.
Some Dogs Do is a simple read that is quite inspiring. This book teaches to believe in yourself and don't let people bring you down. The illustrations in this book are very cute and also neat in the way the illustrator places the pictures. The illustrator splits multiple pictures up and puts them on one page to show time elapsing. This book would also be good to teach the craft of rhyming.
I'm almost afraid to give this a high rating, because my daughter has been telling me she can secretly fly ever since she read this book about the dogs that can secretly fly. But I suppose it's no harm to confuse imagination with reality at 3 years old. Or is the author trying to make a metaphor for dreams?? Anyway, it sure would be nice to have a secret like this!
The dog flew to the school, but his friend did not believe him. However, he found out that his father also can fly and find his confidence and fly with his father. in real life there is no flying dogs. Therefore, students can learn about imagination that we can think of even though it cannot happen in real life.
This book can be used for code breaking- understanding what you are reading. Rhyming words are another concentration in this book; incorporating this book into a mini lesson is simple. Students can write down their rhyming word and then they have to find their partner that is in the same word family.
Sid is walking to school one day when a happy feeling comes across him and he starts to fly! When he shares this information at school with his friends, he's accused of lying. When Dad shares a secret with him later that night, Sid realizes he isn't so alone after all. Great illustrations!
"Some Dogs Do" is a good book to add to your library for 1st or 2nd graders. They should be able to read this book independently. As a read-aloud, you could ask your students to raise their hands every time they hear two words that rhyme since there are many rhyming words throughout the story.
Great book about dogs and how even if no one believes you or might think you are different some people are capable of doing anything. I loved the family support from his father, and how he believed in himself at the end of the story. Great book for rhyming!
This is a book filled with great illustrations. This would be a great way to encourage children to think outside the box! It really makes you wonder... Can dogs fly? I also like the message about being honest and sticking with your story!
I am a huge fan of Jez Alborough. His Duck series is hysterical. The bear series a lesson in reaching past stereotypes....and Some Dogs Do? A very tender and reassuring tale of believing that sometimes the impossible does happen.
This book is so cute! I love it! I really think students (K-2) would find it entertaining. The illustrations were great and I liked how it flowed along with its rhymes. I will make sure that this book is in my classroom one day!
This was a fun rhyming book that shows kids it is okay to dream BIG! I would use this book as a way to let students work with rhyming and word families. You can easily make flip books to show the relationship between the rhyming words.
This is a great book. It tells of a little dog named Sid who learns he has a special talent, but no one believes him. All day he is made fun of, and after a long walk home, he learns that he can be more than the kids at school think.
A beautiful picture book by one of my favourite kids' authors, Jez Alborough.
Some dogs do proves that the sky is yours if you reach out and take it - and the cute puppy pictures don't hurt either! lol
Pure fantasy genius!
Some dogs do proves that the sky is yours if you reach out and take it - and the cute puppy pictures don't hurt either! lol
Pure fantasy genius!
I heard this read aloud and I thought this was a wonderful book and I loved the pictures. To me it sends a message to young children not to let their peers tell them they can't do something, but to "reach for the sky".
This book helps students to believe in themselves. When others do not believe what you know is true then you believe in yourself and someday someone will believe you too. This was very simplistic writing and I think students if younger ages will enjoy this book.
This book encourages kids to dream big and reach for the sky. Do dogs fly? Sid does after his father tells him the secret that makes him so happy that he flies, which shows kids that if they are themselves they can do anything.
Rhyming is such an important concept for kindergarten age students. This is a fun book to introduce or extend a lesson on rhyming. The teacher could have the students use a graphic organizer and create a list of all the rhyming words throughout the story.
This is a cute book about a flying dog. It is great for younger students who are developing imagination. Some Dogs Do also includes lots of rhyming which is good for younger children as well.
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Jez Alborough is the author-illustrator of the picture-book charmer HUG, his first book about Bobo. He has also created many other celebrated books for children, including SOME DOGS DO — a story about a dog who can fly — and the best-selling Eddie and the Bear books: WHERE'S MY TEDDY?, IT'S THE BEAR!, and MY FRIEND BEAR. Of TALL, he says, "Bobo experiences feeling small as well as feeling tall, bu...more
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Feb 15, 2011 10:14am