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50 ratings, 4.38 average rating, 12 reviews
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published
May 1st 2006
by Joanna Cotler
binding
Hardcover, 40 pages
isbn
0060735317
(isbn13: 9780060735319)
description
Gus herds his people like sheep. Abby loves borrowing slippers. And once, Mr. Beefy ate a pie.
It's a dog's life. Filled with squeaky toys, misch...more
It's a dog's life. Filled with squeaky toys, misch...more
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Read in August, 2008
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Can you imagine a book of poetry that could hold a first grade class spell-bound until the end? Once I Ate a Pie is that book! Maclachlan has written fourteen poems about dogs, each in the voice of a different breed. While each kind of dog has its own characteristics, each poem reflects both that and perspective of an individual.
Every illustrated two-page spread has an image of the dog who authored that poem. It's hard to say how this could have been any better: the oversize oil-painted...more
Every illustrated two-page spread has an image of the dog who authored that poem. It's hard to say how this could have been any better: the oversize oil-painted...more
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This is one of the cutest children's books I've read in a long time. The author is the same one that wrote all the Sarah Plain and Tall books. I was sitting in the dr.'s office and was chuckling to myself as I read this book. Go to Amazon.com for a good deal and get one for all the kids in your life - or for your inner child.
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Pre-K through grade 3
Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlan contains poems about fourteen dogs. Personalities, foibles, likes, and dislikes are written from the dogs' perspective. The poems are free verse and quirky, delightful, and true to life. A good treat!
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Dog lovers, kids
This is probably one of the cutest books I've ever read. The German Shepherd is my favorite, of course. But all the dogs' little stories are super cute.
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Read in May, 2008
This is poetry for small children as told by various dogs. Some of the poetry is good, some less so. but the premise is good.
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Read in July, 2008
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Kids ages 8-12 and adults
This is a very cute book. The author conveys the personality of each dog in just a few lines. A must read for dog lovers!
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Mr. Beefy and Pocket were very cute. I think this should be a very good children's book!
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Read in September, 2006
This is so cute! Poems told from the points of view of various dogs.
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Merridith and I read this sometimes, mostly bc of Mr. Pudge who ate a pie.
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