Download Love That Dog (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" easy read, good intro to poetry. "

" Jack goes from hating poetry and not wanting to talk about his dog to using poetry to express how much he misses his yellow dog. He even gets to meet a real author/poet...Walter Dean Myers! "

" Test - i love this book "

" This book is a little young for me, but I am a proud owner of it and I still read it from time to time. I love reading all the famous poems, as well as seeing what Jack thinks of them. Sharon Creech was the bomb back in 4th/5th/6th grade. "

" I'm not that into poetry, but I like the unconventional poems that are written in this book. "

" Love That Dog was a super-cute, short read in epistolary form. It is told in a series of mainly free-verse poems written by a boy who, in the beginning tells his teacher that poetry is for girls. His poetry slowly reveals a change in thought, and a gradual opening up of his feelings. He gains an appreciation for poetry while reading the works of several great poets, standard for his grade level. His appreciation really takes off when he begins to superimpose his daily life over the poetry he reads.I'm not going to lie, I teared up a tiny bit at certain parts in the book. It's a great book, and I recommend it to everyone. "

" It Was Okay.... I Guess "

" Sweet quick read about a reluctant poet who grows to love the stuff and even helps get a famous writer to come visit his class. Best part is that it's written in verse. Worst part is... well, there's a death. (Why?! Ugh!) "

" I like this book because it is very funny and the protagonist,Jack,exhibits a huge character change. "

" Readable book in free verse that is narrated by a reluctant poet. Surprisingly moving. Could fire up interest in poetry. "

" Good if you like poetry also good for30 book challenge "

" this is the book before hate that cat i love this one too it is a little bit sad but a good fast book to read if thats what you are looking for "

" This could be a good book to use when teaching poetry. The main character Jack tells about poems and is inspired by the poems he reads. The story is a short easy read and not much happens, but it does open up opportunity for dialogue about poems. "

" I loved the book but it was also sad because it remindid me of my dog and i would reccomend this book to poetry lovers!!!!! "

" Story of a boy's love for his dog. Very few stories make me cry. This one did. "

" I love this book it was a really good and enjoyable. This would be a great book for kids of all ages, my favorite part was the poem that was formed into the dog. :P I hope you will enjoy this book as much as I did. "

" very super easy to read. i read it in less than an hour! "

" Test - I liked this book. "

" Love this book! :) I didn't think it was going to be something that I enjoyed, but I ended up really enjoying the story. I felt like my appreciation for poetry developed right along with Jack's. "

" Almost a perfect book about a boy, a dog, poetry, and Walter Dean Myers. I have to buy about 15 to give to friends. And if you are reading this you will be getting one. "

" ive read this book so many times "

" Read this for mother/daughter book club with Harper. VERY quick read. Story told through poetry of a young student and through it he learns to appreciate poems and what they can say about a person and the world around him. "

" I love this. I cried. Every time I read this. Yet again, another childish book. I love childish books. You should read it. It's amazing. :) "

" I love prose for my lower students, because it is easier for them to digest and they feel like they are making real progress on a novel. This is a great book for any reader, especially lower readers (I especially love the Walter Dean Myers plug!). "

" what a great book! i love how it is a boook of poams but telling only one story!:) "

" I grew up with dogs. I am not a dog person. That said read with tissues how ever old you are and no matter what type of animal person you are. "

" ...
you think about it
and
think about it
and
think about it
until your brain
feels like
a squashed pea. "

" I loved this little book. What a great journey as he becomes a poet without even knowing it! "

" delightful - novel in poetry form "

" I think the book was good but not great!!!! "

" A quick poetry book to read with kids. Love using this with my "how is language art?" unit. Most kids can relate to it. "

" Sweet quick read about a reluctant poet who grows to love the stuff and even helps get a famous writer to come visit his class. Best part is that it's written in verse. Worst part is... well, there's a death. (Why?! Ugh!) "

" Great story told in a minimilistic way through poetry. Through his poetry Jack is able to deal with his dog's death. Very enjoyable and a very fast read. Currently reading HATE THAT CAT. It is written in the same style with Jack one year older. "

" This is a beautiful story of a boy and his dog told through poetry. "

" I feel a little strange giving this and the Steinbeck book both 4 stars, but there it is. The Pearl is 4 stars because I should(intellectually) and the Creech book made me cry. And I love Walter Dean Myers too! "

" Really lovely story (sort of) about a boy learning to appreciate and write his own poetry. Recommended for everyone. "

" This really neat book is written like a poem. It is a boys entries every day as he is writing. It really shows the fears he has and the progression of his writing as his confidence grows. "