Calling all
dog-lovers! Dogs have made some
of the most unforgettable characters
in literature. Its not uncommon for children
to become as attached
to a dog in print as
the real thing. Puppy love comes in all forms. In fact, I believe I can trace my canine-cravings
to my earliest days
of reading, when I fell in love with Old Dan and Little Ann (from Where the Red Fern Grows).
Below, Ive compiled a
list of five famous dogs you must bring home for your littlest children! (Good
newsyou wont have to clean up after these champions!)
Carl is the star
of seven picture books by Alexandra Day. The gist of these
stories is that
Carl, a
responsible and caring rottweiler, is given the responsibility of caring for baby Madeleine while her parents
are out. Once the adults are out of the
way the fun begins! Carl includes Madeleine on some wild adventures. Sometimes they just
trail the parents (keeping out of
sight, of course), and sometimes they get into troublebut Carl
always manages to cover
his tracks! With realistic watercolor illustrations and few words (only those necessary to suggest the storyline), Days books are designed for very young readers, 2-5
year olds, and will make rottweiler fans out of
readers everywhere.
In 1976
Eric Hills son Christopher was born. Eric created a story about a small puppy to read to his son at bed-time. In 1980 Wheres Spot? was published.
Now over forty Spot titles fill the library bookshelves, and the list is still
growing. Cuddly and creamy-colored, with big brown spots on his back and the
tip of his tail, this dog is destined to be your childs best friend. With simple storylines and sturdy flaps, Spot books appeal to 2-5 year olds.
This is the Fiftieth Anniversary for our next dog protagonist. (Now
how old would that be in dog years?) Harry, a small white dog with black spots, was created in 1956 by Gene Zion. Five installments complete the Harry collection. He is a wholesome, amusing addition to any childrens library. Whether
hes trying to quiet down his neighbor, hiding a hideous sweater, or visiting the seaside, Harrys always into mischief! Even reluctant readers, ages 2-8 years old, cant resist Harry!
Norman Bridwell gave birth to the next character, basing him on the kind of dog he dreamed of having as a
little boy. But theres nothing little about
Clifford! Even though hes fire-engine red and as big as a house,
Clifford doesnt do anything a real dog couldnt do (with a little imagination.) The Clifford stories are based on ordinary events that turn extraordinary when Clifford makes innocent mistakes.
His side-kick is his sweet little blonde owner, Emily Elizabeth. Designed for
readers aged 6-10 years old, Clifford has been a childrens favorite since 1963. Now a
PBS cartoon, Clifford continues to delight dog-lovers the world over.
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog introduces us to Hank, and it isnt long before you get the impression that author John R. Erickson is a keen observer of dogs. Indeed, as a former cowboy and ranch manager, Erickson started spinning yarns about Hank and Drover, two dogs he worked with on the
range. These true stories became the Hank series, which now numbers at 48 installments. Designed for middle readers, ages
6-12, these make perfect read-aloud books that will even entertain adults. There are even
recordings of the author reading the books available now!
Without a dog-gone
doubt, dogs in print can substitute as mans best friend. Its a fine reward to see your little one light up at the sight of a book.
A good dog and a good book, a match made in heaven!
Copyright 2006 Emma Snow
Emma Snow an
animal lover works in marketing for Dog Pound
http://www.dog-pound.net and Horse Stall
http://www.horse-stall.net leading portals for pet management.
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