My Dirty Dog: My Informative Essay (The Read and Write Series, #4)
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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 SERIES
Hurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.
". . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . ." - School Library Journal
". . .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
Other Books in THE READ AND WRITE SERIES
I WANT A DOG: My Opinion Essay, Book 1
I WANT A CAT: My Opinion Essay, Book 2
MY CRAZY DOG: My Narrative Essay, Book 3
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Children's book author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison writes award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Her works have received starred PW, Kirkus, and BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, two Eureka! Nonfiction Honor book, two Junior Library Guild selections, two NCTE Notable Children's Book in Language Arts, a 2021 Notable Social Studies Trade Books, and an Arkansiana Award. She's the 2007 recipient of the Arkansas Governor's Arts Award for Individual Artist for her work in children's literature.
