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<strong>Media</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>Holdings</strong>- <strong>with</strong> <strong>Call</strong> <strong>Number</strong> <strong>and</strong> Librarian Notes<br />

01 Apr 2011 12:44 PM<br />

<strong>Monarch</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

Title Author<br />

<strong>Call</strong> <strong>Number</strong><br />

Resource Type: Books<br />

Superdog The Heart Of A Hero<br />

Grade 1-Grade 4--<br />

Buehner, Caralyn / Buehner, Mark<br />

FIC .085 BUE<br />

Dexter the dachshund is an underdog--literally. Cleevis the tomcat enjoys demonstrating how he can st<strong>and</strong> right<br />

over Dex <strong>and</strong> not even ruffle his fur. What the pooch lacks in size, however, he makes up for in determination,<br />

<strong>and</strong> when he decides to stop just dreaming of being a hero <strong>and</strong> devote his life to becoming one, he is<br />

unstoppable. The first step on his journey is the library, where the poodle who assists him is wearing glasses <strong>and</strong><br />

sports what looks suspiciously like a bun. He sets himself a strict exercise regime, pushing himself to the limit:<br />

"Even at bedtime, when he wanted to flop on the rug <strong>with</strong> his tongue hanging out, Dex forced himself to circle five<br />

extra times." He finally achieves his goal (his muscle-man poses are priceless), dons a Superdog suit, <strong>and</strong><br />

proceeds to use his hard-earned prowess for the good of all. When he eventually comes to the rescue of a<br />

str<strong>and</strong>ed Cleevis, a new partnership is formed <strong>with</strong> "twice the brains <strong>and</strong> triple the brawn." The story line may be a<br />

bit predictable, but the Buehners' considerable talents render it fresh <strong>and</strong> funny. The author has created a lovable<br />

<strong>and</strong> memorable character in the endearing <strong>and</strong> stalwart Dex, <strong>and</strong> the illustrator's retro-style artwork is charming.<br />

As in Fanny's Dream (Dial, 1996), he has added to the fun by hiding cats, rabbits, <strong>and</strong> even a Tyrannosaurus rex<br />

in the clouds <strong>and</strong> shadows.<br />

Surprise (Invitations to Literacy)<br />

Story: My Little Brother pp11-42<br />

Themes:<br />

Unexpected Guests<br />

Big <strong>and</strong> Little<br />

Theme Guests:<br />

Anthology of chidren stories:<br />

There's an Alligator Under My Bed<br />

Dear Ranger Rick<br />

Be a Writer: Dear Robert Anthony<br />

Count the Animals<br />

If you Give a Moose a Muffin<br />

Moose<br />

Wild Facts<br />

Elephant (poem)<br />

Be Kind to Animals (poem)<br />

Theme: Big <strong>and</strong> Little<br />

George Shrinks<br />

Meet Wyl<strong>and</strong>: A BIG Painter<br />

Be a Writer: The Giant<br />

Skyscraper (poem)<br />

Tug of War<br />

Little Elephant<br />

What's Big? What's Little?<br />

Cooper, J. David / Pikulski, John J.<br />

510.474<br />

ResourceMate® 3.0 <strong>Monarch</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

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