'I guess it does look like a poem when you see it typed up like that. The more he writes, the more he learns that he does have something to say.

But his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments - and Jack can't avoid them. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. 'A really special triumph.'Kirkus, starred review Support Materials We offer many activity ideas for supporting books of this type here. Written as a series of free-verse poems from Jack's point of view, and with classic poetry included in the back matter, this novel is perfect for kids and teachers, too. Love That Dog Written by Sharon Creech A charming tale of a boy who finds his own voice with the help of a teacher who won't stop giving him poetry assignments. Love That Dog shows how one boy named Jack finds his voice with the help of a teacher, a pencil, some yellow paper, and, of course, a dog. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. her stories relate to her real lifeher daughter is on the cover of bloomabilityshe won the Newbury award twicesome of her characters are in. This middle grade audiobook is an excellent choice for tween listeners in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. She wrote love that dog, hate that cat and many more. The Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons, Sharon Creech, brings listeners a story with enormous heart. Love That Dog by Sharon Creech (Paperback) Scholastic Book Clubs Through a series of journal-style poetry entries, this refreshingly funny piece paints a portrait of a boy who knows exactly what he doesnt likeuntil he changes his mind.