Grizz Brickbottom wakes up one day at his "home on the range" and realizes his fellow cow wranglers are disgusting and no longer fit to be around. Believing a dog's company is just what the gang is in need of to return them to a more civilized manner, Grizz sets off in search of a dog. The dog he finds is a bit of a surprise to Grizz's friends, and that makes for some funny discussion, as well as a bit of a better life for all of them. Beware: this book is filled with several puns, that might lead to some out loud laughing.
The illustrations in this book are unusual, and make this book worth picking up. This is the first book illustrated by Zachary Pullen, who has illustrated for Sports Illustrated, the New York Times Book Review, and the Wall Street Journal.
This book is also a recipient of the 2006-2007 Texas Bluebonnet Award.
My favorite part of this book is reading it out loud. I had the opportunity to hear our Intermediate School librarian read it out loud, and she really got into character with her twangy cowboy accent.I have since read this book to several groups of students, and every time I read the book I grin from ear to ear as I put on my best twang!
Keywords: bedroll, reckoned, companionship, ornery, saloon, gourmet
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