Doc is the oldest and wisest of five hunting dogs at the Lazy Dog Hacienda. He's expected to keep the rest of the pack in line, especially during hunting trips. But things get interesting when the Great One (our hunter) adds a new animal into the mix. Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds shares a humorous story depicting the relationships between horses, cowbirds, and hunting dogs. Geared toward first through third grade readers, this young reader's book helps children improve their reading skills while providing ...
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Doc is the oldest and wisest of five hunting dogs at the Lazy Dog Hacienda. He's expected to keep the rest of the pack in line, especially during hunting trips. But things get interesting when the Great One (our hunter) adds a new animal into the mix. Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds shares a humorous story depicting the relationships between horses, cowbirds, and hunting dogs. Geared toward first through third grade readers, this young reader's book helps children improve their reading skills while providing knowledge about animals, nature, and life lessons. "These hunting dogs jump off the page and come to life through Linda's tales of their adventures as they face challenges in life. I am a second-grade teacher in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and I also organize our public library summer reading program. Linda's stories engaged our students in the lives of these dogs, sparking great discussions and learning activities about character development, sequencing, and elements of the story. One student brought a stuffed puppy dog named after Zeke to join the fun every week." -Cindy Carr, NBCT "A lovable bird dog points the way to outdoor fun in the country in this children's book......A sweet slice of rural American canine life." -Kirkus Review "The Hickory Doc's Tales book series is always a thrilling adventure by an author who writes from the heart." -Sondra Mullins, Gilcrease Museum Docent
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Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Hickory DocÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s Tale by author Linda Harkey tells the story of how a pack of bird hunting dogs meet a race horse. Zeek, Deacon, and Doc are German Shorthaired Pointers and very proud of their pedigree and hunting abilities. They live in their hacienda with the Great One and the Other One and hunt birds. They were not pleased at all when BJ the race horse is brought to their farm. After a few scuffles between horse and dogs, they decided to set things straight once and for all, with an old fashion race.
Author Linda Harkey has written an entertaining childrenÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s book. The personalities of all the animals will delight children. From the first page you will find the hunting dogs humorous and engaging. The artwork by illustrator Mike Minick brings HarkeyÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s words to life. The collaboration between the two is extraordinary. Readers will enjoy the banter between BJ and the pack, especially Zeek who likes to stir up trouble and than blame someone else.
Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Hickory DocÃ?¢ââ??‰â??¢s Tale by author Linda Harkey is perfect for a classroom library or for children that love animal stories. This enchanting picture book has humorous dialogue, colorful and vibrant artwork, and a thrilling storyline that will make this a book you will definitely want to add to your collection.