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36th out of 43 books
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Herbert: The True Story of a Brave Sea Dog
by
Robyn Belton
A boy never gives up hope when his little dog vanishes at sea in this suspenseful and heartwarming true-life adventure.
Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim’s father. But without warning, a storm crashes in — and so begins the biggest adventure o...more
Herbert was a small dog who lived by the sea. Everybody loved him, but the person who loved him best of all was Tim. One fine day, Herbert sets off on a boat with Tim’s father. But without warning, a storm crashes in — and so begins the biggest adventure o...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
April 13th 2010
by Candlewick Press
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Based on a true story of an amazing lost-at-sea dog's survival, this New Zealand import is reminiscent of Robert McCloskey's classic stories. There's a timeless, old-fashioned feel to this book, with many full-spread watercolor pages.
Tim and his dog Herbert are heading to a cottage in Marlborough Sounds. Tim will go with his mother by road, and Herbert and Tim's father by boat. It's a beautiful day, with dolphins leaping in the bay. The weather turns quickly though, and as the waves climb, Herbe...more
Tim and his dog Herbert are heading to a cottage in Marlborough Sounds. Tim will go with his mother by road, and Herbert and Tim's father by boat. It's a beautiful day, with dolphins leaping in the bay. The weather turns quickly though, and as the waves climb, Herbe...more
Illustrator: Robyn Belton
Age: 4-8
Summary: It is the true story of a dog that fell overboard a boat in New Zealand and was found 30 hours later by his owner, a little boy, still alive.
Applications/Uses: Could be used to discuss true stories and what changes when they are made into a story (fact vs. nonfacts- real pictures, anecdotes located in the back of the book) Also could be used for geography explorations of New Zealand.
Themes/Connections: True story (newspaper clipping in the back), never g...more
Age: 4-8
Summary: It is the true story of a dog that fell overboard a boat in New Zealand and was found 30 hours later by his owner, a little boy, still alive.
Applications/Uses: Could be used to discuss true stories and what changes when they are made into a story (fact vs. nonfacts- real pictures, anecdotes located in the back of the book) Also could be used for geography explorations of New Zealand.
Themes/Connections: True story (newspaper clipping in the back), never g...more
This is a very sweet story of the dog named Herbert who grew up by the sea and was loved by a little boy named Tim. One day, Herbert heads out to sea with Tim's father and therefore is about to set out on the journey of a lifetime. This is a great story about never giving up on someone. The illustrations in this book are just precious!
A true story of a dog from New Zealand that fell overboard but was not found until 30 hours later. Would tie in nicely with Two Bobbies. The illustrations have long dark lines with an almost sketch-like fell. The actual newspaper article and letters from people sharing their happiness over Herbert being found are on the endpapers.
Herbert The Brave Sea Dog by Robyn Belton - A True New Zealand Story - I love animal survival stories. Adorable little dog illustrations with a story about a little dog lost in a terrible storm. Also the faith of the owner as well.
Going to give it a four because it will work perfectly for my Martha Speaks read-aloud book club. Has some nice vocabulary and interesting pictures.
Aug 11, 2010
MCPLD Youth Department
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This is an endearing story of the love of a boy for his dog. Great read!!
Wonderful book but too long for storytime. A happy ending yeah!.
Themes: true story, weather, loss of pet, keeping faith
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