Title: Buddy Unchained
Author: Daisy Bix
Copyright Date: 2006
Publisher: The Gryphon Press
Possible Theme: Rescue Dogs, Responsibility, Mixed-Breeds
Personal Response: This book is a needed addition to all school and
home libraries. Buddy Unchained is
about a dog that had a very difficult early life, but was adopted and now has a
beautiful forever home. It is written in a way that is easy for kids to
understand and empathy with. All children should be introduced to the concept
of responsible pet ownership. Sometimes people like to sugarcoat subjects that
show pain, yet it’s very important to raise young people that know things like
this exist in our world (in our neighborhoods). This book shows the concept
without being too adult for little minds. This is an important book for all
audiences.
Student Journal Entry: Buddy’s first family was very mean, but his
family now is super sweet and loving. Write about all the good experiences that
you could give a dog (some dogs never get those wonderful family experiences).
Activity: Go to your local shelter and volunteer a few minutes of your time
or have a toy/food drive for the animals. Every story deserves a happy ending!
Website: Click HERE to go to The Gryphon Press website. This publishing
company is dedicated to being “a voice for the voiceless” by printing books
that remind us of the bond humans and animals share. They publish books that
show/remind us of our responsibility towards our furry companions.
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