dogs – K.A. Ramstad

Dogs Dreaming, According to A Dog Guide

Here’s a fun and insightful blog post by A Dog Guide, and it’s all about the science of canines dreaming and sleeping.

Thanks for sharing, A Dog Guide.

A Book Theme . . . And a Movie

As I continue sharing with you my Red Riding Hood retelling, I’ll ask a question: What is the theme of my story? Or a theme, anyway?

Let me stall in answering by talking about a movie I’ve just seen.

I watched the movie version of Phyllis Reynolds Naylor’s Shiloh.

A Historic Dog Story (Thanks, Jeff Maxim)

Did you know there was a canine mascot at the Hoover Dam? It happened while the historic structure was being built.

Happy 4th…and Christmas in July!

Happy Independence Day to all you Americans! Just be sure to stay safe around fireworks.

If you also observe Christmas in July, I wrote a book review on an adorable holiday picture book. It’s posted on Jennifer Hallmark’s blog, and if you love sled dogs, it’s the book for you.

Book Review—The Last Stardog by E.K. Mosley

The Last Stardog by E.K. Mosley is a brilliant book for children grades kindergarten to second grade. Prismatic illustrations fill the pages and immerse you in a world of multi-colored creatures, humanoid flowers, and even a dog from outer space. Stardog is a sunshine-yellow dog who dwells on a planet covered with flowers. The planetContinue reading “Book Review—The Last Stardog by E.K. Mosley”

A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)

Hi, all. I know, the Christmas season isn’t here yet. But let’s face it, you see Christmas stuff everywhere now, and I’ve been guilty of browsing holiday bath products. Anyway, here’s my review of the book The Night Before Dog-mas, written by Claudine Gandolfi and illustrated by Karen Anagnost. It’s clever retelling of the classicContinue reading “A Christmas-y Book Review (For November)”

Food For Thought…With a Dog

Check out this blog post written by CDPunt(igam). Thank you, CDP, for sharing a deep lesson on serving others. A lesson that involves a dog, no less. 🙂

Update on My Stories

Hi, all. You may remember that I wrote a middle grade fantasy about magical sled dogs. I did pitch my manuscript of The Galdur Snow Dog to two publishers, but unfortunately, neither of them accepted it. Oh well, welcome to the writing life. I’m keeping my eye out for other possible publishers, but in theContinue reading “Update on My Stories”

Hot Dog by Mark Sperring (Children’s Book)

Hi, all. Here’s a picture book to watch before summer vacation ends. It’s Hot Dog by Mark Sperring, illustrated by Sophie Corrigan. Imagine a hot dog turning into a loveable pet as Storytime Playtime reads us this story.

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”