A dog shares his story of being branded with a label, left abandoned and then rescued by a boy, who needs someone too. The boy tries to persuade his mom to let the dog stay.
Debra Frasier shares her story behind, Spike: the Ugliest Dog in the Universe, as the author and illustrator. She then invites you to write a story alongside you. (Teachers: scroll down and find several activities linked to this book.)
Savorings for Spike: the Ugliest Dog in the Universe:
- Point of View – dog tells the story
- Synonyms
- Imperative Sentences
- Persuasion – the boy and the dog both try to persuade Mom to let him stay
- End of the Book – Instructional Essay
- Acceptance – looking beyond the outward appearance
- Illustrations – created with 129 parts of jeans as the outline frame
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