Along Came a Dog

I loved the story! Anyone who has lived with a dog and knows the behavior and emotions a dog is capable of can relate to this book. It is a tender story of compassion and acceptance.

This is a lovely, sensitive story about a lonely dog searching for a home and the friendless little red hen he loves and protects. The author tells the story from the dog's and the hen's points of view, displaying a keen understanding of animal behavior. Sensitive children will identify with the protagonists, and it is impossible to avoid caring deeply about the fate of the two friends as the reader is drawn into their world. The story is suspenseful without being too scary for young children, and also includes a valuable message about accepting those who are "different." I loved this story as a youngster, and borrowed it dozens of times from my elementary school library. I just re-discovered it now at 36 years of age (I had assumed that it was out of print). It has not lost any of it's charm in the 25 years since I last read it.

I think that Along Came A Dog is very inspiring!Every time you put it down(which is not many times)it leaves you wondering "what going to happen next?"I think this would be at the top of the list,if kids like me could get there hands on it!!!

Our children ages 6 & 9 enjoy reading and re-reading this one. Unlikely as it sounds this is a love story about a stray dog and a lame hen, told with such keen observation and intuition that a reader can empathize with both creatures. Anyone who has ever watched canine or chicken behaviour will immediately recognize these protagonists.