Hi, all. I’m officially back to my little blog. I hope you are all doing well. My experience with Realm Makers’ virtual conference was fantastic, and I pitched my Galdur Snow Dog book to a couple of publishers. I’ll let you know how it turns out. But regardless of what happens, I gained great knowledgeContinue reading “I’m Back! Plus More Ideas for Your Reading List”
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My Book-in-Progress…and Dog Treats
Hi, everyone. I’m still writing my book, The Galdur Snow Dog. For those of you who are just reading this blog, it’s a middle-grade book about a special breed of dog from the fictional island Galdur. They have magical traits, such as: Sneezing colors into the snow Running across water Smelling like vanilla peppermint DidContinue reading “My Book-in-Progress…and Dog Treats”
A Video to Make You Smile
In the spirit of my work-in-progress, The Galdur Snow Dog, here’s a video of cute husky puppies. The dogs in my book are more like Malamutes, but huskies are similar, right? The main character in my story is a magic, Malamute-like dog named Joy. She starts out as a little pup, then she grows intoContinue reading “A Video to Make You Smile”
Dachshunds, Dachshunds
Want to be bombarded by dachshunds? You can read a book called Dozens of Dachshunds by Stephanie Calmenson. It’s a counting book that’s filled with all the colors and furry textures of these long-bodied clowns. Here’s a video of the book read by the author.
Winter Puppy Books
Wish you can escape the heat for a little bit? How about some wintry adventures with a husky puppy named Birki? Here are videos of The Brave Little Puppy and The Puppy’s Wish, both read by kids. These books for young children were written by Lori Evert, with photographs by Per Breiehagen. Enjoy the cuteness!
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Four
Here’s the last review for now. Hope you had fun reading my previous posts on dog books. Be ready for when I write more reviews on canine stories. Hachiko Waits by Lesléa Newman Hachiko Waits is a fictionalized story based on a true account. It takes place in Japan, starting with Hachiko’s puppyhood and hisContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Four”
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Three
I hope you’re enjoying my reviews on dog books. I’ll post more middle grade books about canine animals in the future. For now, I’ll have one more review after this week. Here’s the book for today. Roverandom by J.R.R. Tolkien Roverandom is a dog who rips a wizard’s trousers, and that wizard turns him intoContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Three”
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Two
Here’s another mini-review of a middle grade book. A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray by Ann M. Martin It’s a fantastic story about a dog who lives most of her life as a stray. The dog, called Squirrel, tells her story in first person. Her mother is a stray herself, so Squirrel doesn’tContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review Two”
Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review One
All right, friends. You have been seeing me give reviews on picture books with canine characters. Are you wishing that I throw out recommendations on middle grade books with similar animals? During the next few weeks, I’ll post a quick review of a book I recommend, and each will include notes of discernment. Here’s theContinue reading “Middle Grade Books on Dogs: Review One”
A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins
Looking for more dog books for your young kids? Here is one called “Larry Gets Lost in the Library,” written by Eric Ode and illustrated by John Skewes. It’s about a dog who gets trapped in a bookmobile and is whisked away to a library. I haven’t read the full book myself, but K.A. CumminsContinue reading “A “Doggy” Book Review by K.A. Cummins”
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