Rating 3/5
Illustrations By: Daniel Kirk
In the book "Moondogs" a young boy named Will wants to get a pet, but not just any pet he wants a Moondog. With only tools in his garage Will creates a rocket in order to travel to the moon in order to find the perfect pet! The language throughout this book has a poetic feel and is very enjoyable to read aloud. The context of the story is very simple but has much meaning behind the literacy. When Will is searching for a spectacular Moondog he is attacked by the man on the moon, and the Earth dog saves him! Will realizes that his perfect companion was traveling with him all along. This story suggests that students look for the extraordinary in what you may have originally perceived as ordinary. I think that this book would be very helpful in the classroom; it can force students to reevaluate their surroundings and what they may have previously taken for granted. This story can also teach students to appreciate their classmates for their individual qualities, and while they may not be the smartest student in class, or the best at math equations; every student is unique in their own way and brings something special into the classroom environment. This book also teaches students to support one another. Even though Max didn't want to settle for an ordinary Earth pet; his K9 companion was the one who came to his rescue.
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