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The Poet's Dog
The Poet's Dog | Patricia MacLachlan
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From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog and how they help one another survive loss and recapture love. Teddy is a gifted dog. Raised in a cabin by a poet named Sylvan, he grew up listening to sonnets read aloud and the comforting clicking of a keyboard. Although Teddy understands words, Sylvan always told him there are only two kinds of people in the world who can hear Teddy speak: poets and children. Then one day Teddy learns that Sylvan was right. When Teddy finds Nickel and Flora trapped in a snowstorm, he tells them that he will bring them homeand they understand him. The children are afraid of the howling wind, but not of Teddys words. They follow him to a cabin in the woods, where the dog used to live with Sylvan . . . only now his owner is gone. As they hole up in the cabin for shelter, Teddy is flooded with memories of Sylvan. What will Teddy do when his new friends go home? Can they help one another find what they have lost?
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Mayadenoma
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Mayadenoma
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“Dogs speak words. But only poets and children / hear.“

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Mayadenoma
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Patricia MacLachlan's 'The Poet's Dog' is a tender and lyrical story about the bond between a dog and two children stranded in a snowstorm. Its poetic prose explores themes of friendship, loss, and the healing power of words, making it an emotionally resonant choice for classroom readings. This book can be used to teach about the emotional impact of literature, the use of symbolism, and the connections between animals and humans.

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Sharabies
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This book felt special to read. A story you‘ll want to share with those you love. I‘ll be thinking about it for a long time!

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Peddler410
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I went to the bookstore looking for Sarah, Plain and Tall .... came home with that and this (plus a couple others — I had time to kill).

SassyBookworm Sarah, Plain and Tall was a favorite book of mine as a child ❤️ 6y
Tamra I‘ve had this on the kindle waiting! Love Sarah Plain & Tall - both the books and movies. 6y
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Ryles
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Bought this from a book store close to my house, absolutely loved it ! 😊

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BucklingBookshelves
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I've been reading a lot of middle grade lately and that can often mean a #shortbook. These two by Patricia MacLachlan are on my TBR for winter and Christmas. #30daysofreadathon

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I have a feeling some tears might be shed while reading this even though it's a short children's book.

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MeganAnn
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Finally got around to downloading overdrive and figuring out how to borrow audiobooks from the library. My son and I listened to this short book in the car this morning on the way to drop him off with the grandparents for a week. Amazing!! ❤️ We both loved this story of a dog with words who rescues two children. Beautiful story that I recommend for all ages and the audio was wonderfully read as well. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #raisingreaders #kidlit #audiobook

Louise This is such a lovely book! 💕🐾 7y
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Louise
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A little shout out to the dogs and cats and other pets of Litsy, whose images brighten these pages! #dogsoflitsy #catsoflitsy #petsoflitsy Courtesy of Teddy the Dog!

BethM 😂😂 8y
respekt1111 I'm dying. That's hilarious 😁🐶 8y
Graciouswarriorprincess Lol!🤣😂😅😆 8y
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DGRachel 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 8y
Hooked_on_books I love this! I just screenshot this and texted it to my best friend. 😂 8y
Louise @Hooked_on_books You can get it on a t-shirt, if you like, from teddythedog.com. It's available through Jan. 31st. 😉 8y
Laalaleighh 😂😂😂 8y
Bette ❤️👍 8y
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Qemorio
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Finished this one this morning while still laying in bed it was wonderful. The book was sweet from beginning to end. #litsyatoz

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CopperfieldsBooks
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From Newbery Medal winner Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about two children, a poet, and a dog, and how they help each other survive loss and recapture love. #CopperfieldsRecommends

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JeanneD
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Have you ever seen a more lovely cover? I couldn't not read this immediately. The illustration perfectly compliments the words.

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AAdamson
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How about The Poet's Cat instead? Sneaky isn't too sure about this dog idea. #PetsofLitsy

Simona 😻😻😻Beautiful kitty, ready to strike the pose❣️ 8y
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