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Hurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun. When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams? This story takes a popular subject—kids getting a pet—and adds dogs of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this much fun. In the end, it’s cousins and the dogs that keep a reader turning the page. What kind of dog will Dennis choose? Will Mellie want the same kind of dog? This story hits many notes: A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie Information on dog breeds Responsible dog ownership Mentor-text for teaching writing Model opinion essay for elementary students Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write Completes the writing process by showing the results of Dennis’s essay I WANT A DOG almost makes opinion essays look too easy. PRAISE FROM DOG EXPERTS “Darcy Pattison does a remarkable job on several fronts with her wonderful new book I Want A Dog: My Opinion Essay. She introduces the value of the written text at an early age to children. This cannot be emphasized enough in our early classrooms. With this comes an important lesson regarding the responsibility of owning and caring for a dog. As President of the Labrador Retriever Club representing the breed with the largest number of dogs I know how imperative responsible dog ownership is and Darcy does a wonderful job instilling this at an early age. This is a remarkable children’s book that has a lesson.” Fred Kampo, President of the Labrador Retriever Club See other books in THE READ AND WRITE series: I Want a Cat: My Opinion Essay My Crazy Dog: My Narrative Essay (forthcoming)

Hurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but shehas other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider differentdog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Denniswrites an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?This story takes a popular subject--kids getting a pet--and addsdogs of all sizes and shapes: all writing lessons should be this muchfun. In the end, it's cousins and the dogs that keep a reader turningthe page. What kind of dog will Dennis choose? Will Mellie want the same kind of dog?PRAISE FROM DOG EXPERTS"Darcy Pattison does a remarkable job on several fronts withher wonderful new book I Want A Dog: My Opinion Essay. She introducesthe value of the written text at an early age to children. This cannotbe emphasized enough in our early classrooms. With this comes animportant lesson regarding the responsibility of owning and caring for a dog. As President of the Labrador Retriever Club representing the breed with the largest number of dogs I know how imperative responsible dogownership is and Darcy does a wonderful job instilling this at an earlyage. This is a remarkable children's book that has a lesson."-Fred Kampo, President of the Labrador Retriever ClubThis story hits many notes:A family story about cousins, Dennis and MellieInformation on dog breedsResponsible dog ownershipMentor-text for teaching writingModel opinion essay for elementary studentsModels the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you writeCompletes the writing process by showing the results of Dennis's essayI WANT A DOG almost makes opinion essays look too easy.See other books in THE READ AND WRITE series:I Want a Cat: My Opinion EssayMy Crazy Dog: My Narrative EssayMy Dirty Dog: My Informative EssayABOUT THE AUTHORGrowing up, author Darcy Pattison(darcypattison.com) wanted to be an astronaut. Instead, she writesabout aliens in her early chapter book series, ALIEN, INC. SERIES (Mims House), which includes Kell, the Alien; Kell and the Horse Apple Parade; Kell and the Giants; and Kell and the Detectives. Published in eight languages, her middle grade novels include: Saucy and Bubba: A Hansel and Gretel Tale (Mims House); The Girl, the Gypsy and the Gargoyle (Mims House); and Vagabond (Mims House). Recent nature books for children include: Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub (Mims House); Wisdom, the Midway Albatross (Mims House), a Starred Review in Publisher's Weekly; Desert Baths (Arbordale), an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2013; and, Prairie Storms (Arbordale). Darcy Pattison is the 2007 recipient of Arkansas Governor's Arts Awards for her work in Children's Literature. For more seedarcypattison.com/aboutABOUT THE ILLUSTRATORIn her debut picture book, Ewa O'Neill (ewaoneill.com) creates art that is luscious, inventive, and colorful, bringing the storyenergy and humor. A dog-lover herself, Ewa (pronounced Ĕ-va) gives eachbreed a personality that helps kids begin to tell dog breeds apart.

Fun at the K-9 Karnival!When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade. At home, they write informative essays about the day. Two full mentor essays included. With the homework done, it's time for Grandma's birthday party! This is Book 4 in The Read and Write Series, that feature these cousins, their pets and great essays.WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE READ AND WRITE SERIESHurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.". . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . ." - School Library Journal 5/1/15 ". . .breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing." "The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion)." ". . .useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy, power, and importance of effective writing." Booklist 6/17/15

Toddlers learn numbers, counting, letters, and words - all with fun pictures to color!This toddler coloring book features easy to color pictures of numbers, letters, and words designed for preschool, kindergarten, and grade 1 children.Book details:Large 8.5" x 11" size with easy to color pictures is perfect for toddlers ages 2-6 years old.100+ images of numbers, counting, alphabet, words, animals, colors, and more.Perfect for use with pencil crayons, crayons, and markers.This fun book is a great way for toddlers to learn numbers, letters, and words.