Love That Dog shows how a boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, yellow paper, and, of course, a dog. Written as a series of free verse poems from Jack’s point of view, and with classic poetry included in the background, this novel is perfect for children and teachers alike.

Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, keeps giving him poetry assignments in class, and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns that he has something to say.

"I guess it
looks like a poem
when you see it
written
that way."

Recommended age: 8 to 12 years