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The Lonesome Puppy

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The Lonesome Puppy by Yoshitomo Nara (1999)

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Yoshitomo Nara is one of the most influential and popular contemporary artists in Japan and this is the first of his children’s books that feature little girls and dogs. Simply and boldly told, this is a story many children will relate to and enjoy, the theme being loneliness and the bonds created between children and animals. It could easily be used in counseling classes to discuss the idea of being different, or feeling lonely. I would also use it in homeroom lessons as one of the early lessons on community building, belonging and friendship.

http://www.foiltokyo.com/english/book/art/yoshitomonaraeg.html

The Pet Project

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The Pet Project-Cute and Cuddly Vicious Verses by Lisa Wheeler (2013)

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I enjoyed The Pet Project because I like rhyming verse, I also appreciate the many ways I could use it in a classroom, whether it be through science; looking at inquiry, or in language arts; exploring persuasive writing or poetry. I enjoyed these first-person poems and appreciate that kids will really get the jokes and parents will appreciate the book as it fosters an interest in science.  Lisa’s blog is also a great resource for the many books she has written, with many reviews, guides and classroom activities. http://www.lisawheelerbooks.com/home.html

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! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld (2013)

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This book is such a fun way to share punctuation with children. Exclamation mark is confused, deflated and flummoxed because he is not like everyone else. It’s a great day for him when he meets another special punctuation mark…can you guess who? http://www.whoisamy.com/