Books
Summary: After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, Max, his highly trained service dog, is too traumatized to remain in service. Back in the U.S., Kyle's family adopts the dog, but teenage brother Justin has problems of his own and doesn't want the animal. However, Max may be Justin's only chance to learn what really happened to his brother. With the help of a dog-savvy friend, Justin and Max begin to bond, and set out to unravel the mystery of Kyle's death.
What book is this?
Max
Best Friend. Hero. Marine.
~Little Brain
~Loves Honey
~Loyal friendship
~Good friend Christopher Robin
Who is this character?
Winnie the Pooh
Summary: The Grinch is a bitter, isolated creature living on Mt. Crumpet who despises the residents of Whoville for their joyful Christmas celebrations. He plots to steal all gifts and decorations on Christmas Eve, hoping to ruin the holiday. Despite his efforts, the Whos celebrate anyway, causing the Grinch's heart to grow, leading him to return the items and embrace the holiday
Who wrote the Grinch?
Author: Dr. Seuss
What is Corduroy about? (The book)
Author: Don Freeman
Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little shopworn—he’s even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa.
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Title: Bible
Summary: Genesis 1:1
What is the first line?
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
Summary: This Children's book is about a bear who lives inside a book and comes to life when no one is looking to explore. When his family moves and leaves his book behind, he embarks on an adventure to find a new home, eventually discovering a library where he meets other book creatures and finds a place where he is happy and has many readers.
What book is this?
Otto The Book Bear
Title: Escape From Baxter Barn
Author: Rebecca Bond
~ One-eyed Cat
(Ask Calley/Bree for more hints)
Who is this character?
Burdock
Title: Winnie the Horse Gentler
Summary: Follow 12-year-old Winnie Willis, who uses her gift for calming troubled horses to navigate life, faith, and the loss of her mother. After moving to Asheville, NC, with her father and sister Lizzy, Winnie faces challenges in training, finding her place, and learning to trust God.
Who is the author?
Dandi Daley Mackall
What is the story Madeline Finn and the Library Dog about?
Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. But she does want a gold star from her teacher. Except stars are for good readers, for understanding words, and for saying them out loud—things that Madeline Finn doesn't believe she can do. Fortunately, Madeline Finn finds a little help when she meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn't so bad, and when Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn't mind. As it turns out, it's fun to read when you're not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it's okay to go slow—and, most importantly, to keep trying.
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Title: Charlotte's Web
Author: E.B. White
Summary: A pig named Wilbur who is saved from slaughter by an intelligent spider named Charlotte. When 8-year-old Fern Arable saves the runt pig, he is moved to a farm where he befriends Charlotte, a spider. She uses her web to write messages like "Some Pig" to convince farmers he is special, saving his life.
What is the first line?
"Where's Papa going with that ax?"
Double Points
Title: The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
Author: Stan and Jan Berenstain
Who is the farmer and bully in the book?
Farmer-
~ Drives a tractor
~ Kind and helpful
Bully-
~ Bullies Sister bear and Brother bear around
Farmer- Ben
Bully- Too-Tall Grizzly
Who wrote the book Black Beauty?
A jet-black young colt, Black Beauty, spends his early years in a cozy meadow growing up with a gentle master, a strong mother and an ideal upbringing. Through the years, he changes hands with different masters— some rough, some kind, some indifferent. Black Beauty’ s experiences throughout his life give him lessons on real friendship, loss, hardship and human nature.
Anna Sewell
Title: The Legend of the Three Trees
Author: Dahl Taylor
What do the Three Trees become?
Beautiful Olive Tree-
The Mighty Oak-
Tall Pine Tree-
Olive Tree- The Manger where Jesus was born.
Oak Tree- A sailboat that Jesus calms the storm in.
Pine Tree- The cross that Jesus died on.
Title: The Big Cheese
Author: Jory John
Summary: This story is about a boastful cheddar cheese who believes he is the best at everything. When a quiet, humble newcomer named Wedge Wedgeman beats him at the annual Cheese-cathlon, the Big Cheese learns the importance of humility, empathy, and appreciating others.
What is the first sentence of The Big Cheese?
"They call me Cheese."
Title: The Cricket in Times Square
Author: George Selden
Who is the street mouse?
Tucker
Who wrote the book Paddington?
Summary: This story follows a polite, young bear from Peru found by the Brown family at London’s Paddington Station with a tag, "Please look after this bear". The Browns adopt him, leading to daily chaotic adventures, humorous mishaps, and mishaps involving marmalade, yet he always remains charming and well-meaning.
Author: Michael Bond
What is the novel Toby's story about?
Author: W. Bruce Cameron
Toby is a beagle who doesn’t seem to have a purpose. While all of his littermates are adopted right away, Toby is left behind because he's not as energetic as they are. But because he is so quiet, he is adopted by a girl named Mona and her mother, who works at a nursing home. As Toby comforts the residents of the home, he discovers that his purpose may be the most important of all!
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Title: Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets
Author: Ryan T. Higgins
Summary: Penelope receives an unexpected, enormous, and chaotic pet saber-tooth tiger named Mittens. While navigating the messy, destructive challenges of owning a 600-pound animal, Penelope realizes that with proper care, training, and love, even a difficult pet is worth it.
What is the first line of this book?
"Lots of parents give their kids dogs or cats or guinea pigs or goldfish."
Title: The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Summary: When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!) come a lot of obstacles. Whether dodging a rowdy terrier or keeping his nosy cousins away from his new wheels, Ralph has a lot going on! And with a pal like Keith always looking out for him, there's nothing this little mouse can't handle.
Who is the author?
Beverly Cleary
Title: The Boxcar Children #1
Author: Gertrude Chandler
What is the book about?
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!
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Title: The Secret Garden
Author:Frances Hodgson Burnett
Summary: At the turn of the 20th century, Mary Lennox is a neglected and unloved 10-year-old girl, born in British India to wealthy British parents. She is cared for primarily by native servants, who spoil her and allow her to have free rein. After a cholera epidemic kills her parents, Mary is left alone when the few surviving servants flee. She finds a garden to tend and a dying cousin.
What is the first line?
"When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen."