Constance W. McGeorgeBesprekingen

Boomer likes his comfortable life with his humans; he has his bowl, and his food, his favorite spot to sleep, favorite toys, favorite places to be scratched by his family... but one day, everything changes. A mini Boomer jumps out of a cardboard box, and suddenly, Boomer has to share everything! Even his humans. Boomer sulks and watches as the new puppy gets all the attention, plays with his toys and sleeps in Boomer's favorite spot. He feels forgotten and confused. Then, baby brings Boomer his favorite tennis ball and needs Boomer's help to learn how to play like a real dog. Suddenly, Boomer doesn't feel forgotten anymore, he feels important.

I had to ask my mom if she remembered this book because I could not remember the title. The concept, however, has stayed with me for 23 years. Dogs are too good for this world, and a lot of us can relate to having a beloved dog and then changing the dynamic by getting a new puppy. The worry and anticipation of whether they will get along, or whether the new puppy will take too much attention is very relatable. This book really tugs at the heart strings and is frankly adorable.

Boomer wakes up to an unexpected surprise. He gets to ride on a bus to his owner's school for show and tell and it turns out to be quite an adventure. We enjoyed the book and liked the illustrations.

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This is another book that I liked to read when I was younger. One reason I liked it was because of the heartwarming pictures on each page that really depict how Boomer, the dog, was feeling. On one page it showed an aerial view of Boomer hiding among boxes and furniture and on the next page Boomer was in the same spot, however everything was taken away and packed up. Mary Whyte was creative in that way with the illustrations. This is an easy read, and is really only geared towards young kids because of how simple and predictable the text is. I would have loved to see a more detailed and challenging version because I think the message was a good one. This book addressed the anxiety and confusion during a move, but at the end of the book, Boomer loved his new home. This book could help out kids who are moving and don't know what to expect. Overall, I would rate this book a 3 or 4/5.

boomer the dog is excited for the new move and he is even more excited when he sees his new backyard to play in
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This book is so cute! Boomer was so excited to go to school. It was so fun to see a dog in a classroom. What teacher would be okay with that?

Great to use for showing kids when something new comes in their family. Great for showing how to share and show compassion for a new student

37 months - O is all about dogs and cats since going through the loss of two cats and a dog recently so this one was right up her ally. Cute short story with nice illustrations.

Cute book for moving or just as an enjoyable read with a dog loving boy.

Imaginative story with beautiful watercolor illustrations.

The story of a group of snow horses that come to life one night and take the children that make them for a ride through the countryside. The illustrations are beautiful. Very nice.

Boomer is a dog who wakes up looking for a good walk and someone to play with. Sadly no one has time for Boomer today. Also movers come to his house and pack up all the things in his house. After a long uncomfortable car ride Boomer’s family arrives at a new home. Quickly Boomer sees that his new home has a great new back yard with other dogs to play with.

This story was ok but not great. It has a very predictable story line and would only be suitable for very young children. But it does have a nice message about accepting change.

1.) Having a discussion about ways to accept changes.

2.) Draw pictures of their dream house.

My gc loved listening to this book. It is about a little girl visiting grandparents and helping them make scarecrows--in the fanciest of finery. Why there are such elegant scarecrows is the plot. It was a great book

It is a great book to use at the beginning of the school for students k-2 grade. Boomer goes to school with his owner but he did not how to behave. It helps to teach students how to behave at the carpet for story time.

Good book for children to see how first day of school is. Boomer, a dog, tells what school is like in a dog perspective. Very sute book!

Compound Words - Eg, overalls, downstairs, pancakes,breakfast, sunbleached, scarecrows, topcoat, cornfield, sunflowersoutside, bedroom, and grandparents.

good to read when getting a new students (moving to a new place)