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Bella becomes her little brother's hero when she figures out a
way to get back his stuffed animal, "Dogger".
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DOGGER, by Shirley Hughes, is a favorite picture book of children everywhere. It won the Kate Greenway Medal - the British version of America's Caldecott Medal - in 1977, as well as the all-time favorite, "Greenway of Greenways" in 2007. This book is not to be missed! The ending of this beautiful story will probably bring a tear to your eye. The example of kindness shown from a sister towards her little brother is heartwarming for parents, and might encourage your own children to show small acts of kindness towards each other.
When Dave loses his favorite friend - his stuffed animal "Dogger" - he is heartbroken. The family practically turns their house upside down looking for Dave's special toy, but to no avail. When Dogger turns up for sale at a neighborhood fair, everything seems all right—until someone else buys him before Dave can get the money! Then Dave's older sister Bella does a remarkable thing: she offers the teddy bear she has just won in a raffle in exchange for Dogger!
This book is a great summer read aloud. Kids are off school and can oftentimes get bored and irritated with their siblings. What better story to share on a warm summer afternoon? For ages 3-7.
Another "sibling book" that won the Kate Greenway Medal (in 2001):
I WILL NOT NEVER EVER EAT A TOMATO
, by Lauren Child.
