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Sunday Times, 14th July 2002
‘it is the moving and engaging story of a boy who comes to love poetry: this book, too, is an inspiration.’
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'A beautiful wonderful lovely little book.' Geraldine McCaughrean 'I really loved this one - so original and funny and touching. It's completely captivating ...' The Independent 'A touching account of a boy's new-found love of poetry. Readers can't fail to be affected by this lovely tale.' The Guardian ' life-enhancing.' Financial Times
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Love That Boy, like a rabbit loves to run I said I love that boy like a rabbit loves to run Love to call him in the morning love to call him "Hey there, son!" Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I am now on my fourth copy of this book, because whenever I lend it to someone, it never comes back. This is a slender volume which can be read in one sitting, but which will stay with you for the rest of your life.
It is told in the form of short poems or verses on every page from the point of view of a child in school. The child is struggling to learn about what makes poetry poetic, and why poetry is important. Those difficulties are played out in poetic form on the page.
The other theme of the book is the child's relationship with its dog, the most important thing in its life. The child wrestles with poetry to try and express the often inexpressible feelings it has about the dog and what it means to have a relationship with it.
The book is hauntingly sad, fantastically beautiful and never fails to touch those who read it. I gave this book to my mother who teaches literature to the under twelves, and who often find it difficult to engage with poetry. She has now worn out two copies of the book and says it is the most powerfully affecting book she has ever used to teach with. Children love it, adults love it, you will love it. You must buy it.
It is told in the form of short poems or verses on every page from the point of view of a child in school. The child is struggling to learn about what makes poetry poetic, and why poetry is important. Those difficulties are played out in poetic form on the page.
The other theme of the book is the child's relationship with its dog, the most important thing in its life. The child wrestles with poetry to try and express the often inexpressible feelings it has about the dog and what it means to have a relationship with it.
The book is hauntingly sad, fantastically beautiful and never fails to touch those who read it. I gave this book to my mother who teaches literature to the under twelves, and who often find it difficult to engage with poetry. She has now worn out two copies of the book and says it is the most powerfully affecting book she has ever used to teach with. Children love it, adults love it, you will love it. You must buy it.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent book - I bought it on a whim, and wondered if I did the right thing to start off with.
But this proved to be probably the most intelligent and original of children's books that I think I've ever read - (And, at last, something that doesn't rely on witches, wizards or on kids being horrible to each other!)
It has inspired even my 7 year son to become interested in poetry, which was a nice surprise.
Buy it - You won't be disappointed.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Despite this book looking as if it's aimed at a young audience it is far more appropriate for older readers. This thought provoking and touching book is written in an unusual style and should be read by all teachers! Go on try it, it'll only take you 20 mins but will make a big impact. Once read you will want to spread the word.
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Inspired - inspiring!
A delightful story, showing the writer's insight into a boy's reluctance to engage with poetry, and the patient methods one might employ to overcome this. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Lyons
Just beautiful
The perfect and very touching expression of a little boy's unexpressed feelings for his yellow dog. I read it in one go, standing up drinking coffee, it's that fast, and have... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joy Perino
Trainee teachers interpretation
This is a novel written in poetic form. It is described as "funny, original, and moving". It is set in a classroom. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Miss Rose
Indeed I do
Love that book like a lion loves to roar -- love to read it in the morning, love to know that I'll read more
I bought this here after a luckless hunt for a hardback... Read more
I bought this here after a luckless hunt for a hardback... Read more
Published 23 months ago by jam_yesterday
A subtly advanced read - works on several levels
Together with 'HateThat Cat' Sharon Creech has written a pair of children's books here that defy easy classification. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by D. Cannon
A genuinely unique book - just wonderful
I bought this book years ago and I've read it a number of times since. It's a really beautiful, heartfelt story. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by Simon Whitaker
Love That Book
Love that Dog is one great inspiration for boy readers to get down and read poetry. It worked for me, and my class of 10-year-old boys. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2008 by Marianne Jenkinson
amazing book
Saw this book in the local library. The title grabbed me as I thought my young daughter might like it (she's mad about dogs). Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2008 by book mouse
freshness and innocence
It's a book full of wonder that takes only 10 minutes to read but you read and re-read it for the humour, the pathos and to re-enter that child's mind of discovery. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2008 by Geoff Lowe
Don't judge this book by its cover!
My mum bought this for me at a book sale and when I saw it all I could think of was 'great! I'm a teenager! I don't want to read baby stuff! Read more
Published on 16 July 2004 by "nickyveli"
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