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Aug 08, 2012
Kerry (The Roaming Librarian) O'Donnell
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This story is the second one that I’ve read that’s told in verse (the first was by Jacqueline Woodson for class last year) and both made me cry. It was good, I laughed while reading “Jack’s” words, and I was pleased to be so emotionally involved in the story. Personally, I loved all the moments where Jack corrected the teacher in his poetry, or complained about the ones he didn’t like. It’s nice to see that pushback sometimes in kids, especially when it’s done in such an artful way. I was happy
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Perfect for SO many things. As a teacher, I can totally see myself using this book to get us into other poetry.
Sort of sweet. Reminds me a bit of Dear Mr. Henshaw.
A sweet male hero too. (usually poetryish books have female protagonists).
Sort of sweet. Reminds me a bit of Dear Mr. Henshaw.
A sweet male hero too. (usually poetryish books have female protagonists).
This only takes a few minutes to read and is such a wonderful little book. A child must write poetry for a school assignment, much to the child's dismay. (Poetry is for girls, poetry isn't cool, etc.) The child (and narrator) finally finds inspiration in the form of a yellow dog he once knew.
I would have liked this book even if it didn't have special meaning for me. My own best friend until I was 12 was a yellow dog named Tippy. She was the kindest and smartest dog I've ever known, and I will al ...more
I would have liked this book even if it didn't have special meaning for me. My own best friend until I was 12 was a yellow dog named Tippy. She was the kindest and smartest dog I've ever known, and I will al ...more
So much depends on a yellow book lying on a bookshelf needing to be read. 8o) I loved this book.
I really enjoyed the poetry in this book.I think it was nicely written. I really liked how Jack not only learned how to voice his emotions, but share them with others.
From a more subjective stance, I would have liked to hear more about Jack's father and dog. Regardless, a nice quick read for middle grade readers, and I think it's a great gateway to get them reading more poetry ...more
From a more subjective stance, I would have liked to hear more about Jack's father and dog. Regardless, a nice quick read for middle grade readers, and I think it's a great gateway to get them reading more poetry ...more
A clever book about an elementary school-level boy learning to interpret and embrace poetry.
Apr 25, 2008
dirt
marked it as to-read
A bunch of the 2nd graders have been reading this and they all seemed to like it...
Kids, dogs, poetry... really this is a little gem.
Good book!
Dec 14, 2007
Megan
marked it as to-read
Nov 14, 2016
Zack
marked it as to-read
