More Reading Dog Books to Dogs and...

We are expanding the involvement of The Planet Of The Dogs Book Series in therapy dog reading programs in libraries and schools.

We are now participating in programs in CT, RI, Illonois and Texas and will extend our involvement with Snow Valley Heroes-A Christmas Tale, Volume Three in the series.

Julie Hauck, who created the Pages for Preston reading program at the Longfellow School in Sheboygan,Wisconsin, has been working as a certified Therapy Dog Tester Observer this summer (8 dogs and their owners) and as an AKC Canine Good Citizen Tester.

This photo shows Julie  in the classroom with a student reading Castle In The Mist to Preston.

Her classes have been enthusiastic about using the Planet Of The Dogs Book Series, and this fall, as the program continues,  will receive advance copies of Snow Valley Heroes.

Julie Hauck said,"It was wonderful to witness my students applying character lessons from the books in their own peer interactions...my students love them...(these books) are great motivators to encourage young people to read."

The success of Pages For Preston has been a major factor in our decision to expand our participation in therapy dog reading programs.

 Librarians and teachers who would like complimentary reading copies for thereapy dog reading programs should contact us at barkingplanet@aol.com.

Recent Reviews of Planet Of The Dogs and Castle In The Mist.....

The website of Karen Boss, http://KarenAdventures.blogspot.com, features urbane insights into life and books. She writes,"I have had a place in my heart for children's books for a long time. I think it probably began when I was a child...I have maintained that love throughout my adulthood." 

In her review of Planet Of The Dogs and Castle In the Mist, she wrote.."I would recommend these books to any kid who loves to read and any parent looking for a good book to read to younger kids."

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Barb Techel, the author of Frankie the Walk 'Roll Dog, a touching true story about her dachsund who overcame a devasting accident and brought insights and joy to Barb and her readers (www.joyfulpaws.com) wrote...

"Planet Of The Dogs teaches us valuable lessons of living in peace and harmony. This book will teach children what really matters in life."

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Syndicated humorist Lisa Barker, Author of Just Because Your Kids Drive You Insane...Doesn't Mean you Are A Bad Parent, reviews life and Children's Books on her website  Http://www.jellymom.com. Lisa has 5 children, one chihuahua and seven cats. This photo includes three generations; Lisa is the lady in red. Lisa reviewed Planet Of The Dogs..."WOW! Be Prepared to be drawn right in. I was! Very Good writing writing, excellent storytelling."

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Charyl Miller Pingleton (http://uncommonreview.wordpress.com) reviews a wide ranging variety of books published independently of mainstream publishers. She recently reviewed Planet Of The Dogs..."an adorable book, especially for kids who love dogs...the original illustrations add an extra dimension. My children and I look forward to reading more books from the Planet Of The Dogs series. I give it Five Stars."

 

 

 

And coming soon for Christmas will be Snow Valley Heroes --the true story of how the dogs came down, long, long ago, to planet earth and saved Christmas.