Picture Book Month
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Day 21 theme: DOGS
Help Me, Mr. Mutt!
A humorous picture book from an interesting perspective. Dogs write to Mr. Mutt hoping for some sage advice on how to handle their people problems. Mr. Mutt thoughtfully answers each letter despite the involvement of an obnoxious cat. This 2009-2012 Texas Bluebonnet Award winner is a wonderful read aloud picture book that is the cat's meow. I mean, a real treat for all dog lovers everywhere.
Help Me, Mr. Mutt!
Expert Answers For Dogs with People Problems
(description from Harper Collins)
Responding to disgruntled dogs nationwide, Mr. Mutt, Canine Counselor, has solutions to the most sticky dilemmas. But Mr. Mutt has his own problem to solve: the cat (aka The Queen), who has her own idea of who’s in charge. Now Mr. Mutt is the one who needs help—quick!
Through letters and newspaper clippings—and with plenty of their trademark humor—Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel give voice to despairing dogs everywhere.
Help Me, Mr. Mutt! Teaching Resources
Visit the author/illustrator dynamic sister duo:
The Monarch Awards discussion guide
Letter Writing Unit at Erica Bohrer's Frist Grade Blog
Dog jokes, games, and activities for kids
Out and About With Your Dog
Hello Kids dog jokes
Rusty's Ridiculous Riddles and Jokes About Dogs
Fun little game: Can You Make Pavlov's dog drool on demand?
Help Me, Mr. Mutt Discussion Guide by Harcourt Books
Help Me, Mr. Mutt! Discussion Guide
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