My Dirty Dog

<p><strong>Fun at the K-9 Karnival!</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT THE READ AND WRITE SERIES</strong></p><p><strong>Hurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.</strong></p><p>“. . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . .” <strong> - </strong><em>School Library Journal</em> 5/1/15</p><ul> <li>“. . .breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing.”</li></ul><ul> <li>“The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion).”</li> <li>“. . .useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy power and importance of effective writing.”</li></ul><p><em>Booklist</em> 6/17/15</p>