A lovely read! A dog decides it’s his duty to protect a little red hen in the barnyard. Where was the dog when the man started to clean out the barn basement? My daughter, not usually sneaky, then guiltily admitted she has tried hiding it under the couch just so we wouldn’t have to read it for school time. Although there was some words I wasn't sure of, I still understood what was going on. Along Came a Dog is a children's novel by Meindert DeJong, and Maurice Sendak.It was a Newbery Medal honor book in 1959.. Romeo May 12, 2020 “Write hard and clear about what hurts. The dog was our favorite character, and it was fun how the man talked to animals. A moving story, full of suspense." It can prompt some good discussion concerning bullying and assuming the worst of people without taking the time to really figure things out. It isn't often that you find novels about chickens, so of course I had to like this book :-D It seems like the author is quite familiar with the ways of poultry (as well as dogs) :-) It's simply but beautifully written, and the perspectives of the little hen and the dog are well described. There are long descriptions of farm life and eggs, but the language is comforting to listen to just before bed or quiet rest time in the middle of the day. The story doesn't actually have much action to it, but the truths about humans and animals found in this story are little gems worth learning and living by. Naomi with Along Came a Dog has been an integral part of my dog’s training process. ENDING The dog stays in the barn Main characters MIDDLE Little red hen The man The big black The man finishes a Refresh and try again. "A stray dog earns a home for himself by protecting a little red hen and her chicks from a preying hawk." This description is 100% true, but it doesn't really describe the book. But I … Sweet, somewhat sentimental story about a stray dog who befriends a defenseless red hen in a barnyard. Along Came A Dog lucky are those who have ever been loved by a dog . The friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog who appoints himself her protector ‘is treated by the author with delicacy and strength in lovely and lucid prose.’ —C. WHAMO! The dog was humble and lonesome. My sons and I both through similar things about this book. This was a compelling story that had my children laughing at times and grinning over memories of our former chicken flock. The story reminds the reader of the importance of asking questions of people who might be or think differently than you before you write them off as undesirable. The homeless dog comes to the farm looking for a home. Back in the barn, Joe found the dog and took him to town so that he wouldn't find his way back to the barn. However, Joe had a bad experience with dogs and took him away from the farm. It wasn't my favorite type of story, and it felt like it dragged on in certain parts of the book. Along Came a Dog is the story of a friendship between a little red hen and a homeless dog. Along Came a Dog. The friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog who appoints himself her protector 'is treated by the author with delicacy and strength in … Condition:--HPB condition ratings. Also, I felt like the author would write the same sentence twice in a row but with words rearranged throughout the entire thing. "A stray dog earns a home for himself by protecting a little red hen and her chicks from a preying hawk." He was born in the village of Wierum, of the province of Friesland, in the Netherlands. This was a great read aloud. Directed by John Hamburg. I really recommend this book, I really enjoyed reading it. It reminded me of The Underneath by Kathi Appelt. Paperback / so