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Hello Goodbye Dog
For Zara's dog, Moose, nothing is more important than being with her favorite girl. So when Zara has to go to school, WHOOSH, Moose escapes and rushes to her side.
Hello, Moose!
Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed at school and Moose has to go back home.
Goodbye, Moose.
But Moose can't be held back for long. Through a series of escalating escapes, this loyal dog always finds her way back to Zara, and with a little bit of training and one great idea, the two friends find a way to be together all day long.
Hello, Moose!
Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed at school and Moose has to go back home.
Goodbye, Moose.
But Moose can't be held back for long. Through a series of escalating escapes, this loyal dog always finds her way back to Zara, and with a little bit of training and one great idea, the two friends find a way to be together all day long.
40 pages, Hardcover
First published July 25, 2017
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Maria Gianferrari
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September 19, 2019
I loved this book. Thanks to Abigail for letting me know about it!
I laughed most of the way through it and came close to crying emotional tears toward the end. I was touched by the final page that has a bit of info and photos of two real therapy dogs.
The hello vs. goodbye lines were wonderful and funny and sweet.
I like that no big deal was made out of the fact that Zara is in a wheelchair and that her dog Moose is not a service dog but a companion dog just like the companion pet dogs other children might have at. home.
I love reading therapy dogs programs, and I appreciated Zara’s initiative in finding a solution that benefits Moose, and all the children in her classroom.
The illustrations are perfect. Beautiful and with a wonderfully expressive dog and people too. There is great detail and it’s fun to view everything on the pages. The pictures absolutely fit the story and are splendid.
This is a fun book to read and I think that would be true for young readers too. It would also make a great read aloud book.
When I was fortunate to have a dog as my companion family member we regularly went to numerous sites doing animal assisted therapy. We never sat with children as they read (and I would love to have a dog that did that!) but my dog visited people of all ages and in all sorts of settings, and dogs really are magic for many vulnerable people, and people with various needs.
I’m a sucker for a great dog story and this is a great dog story.
I laughed most of the way through it and came close to crying emotional tears toward the end. I was touched by the final page that has a bit of info and photos of two real therapy dogs.
The hello vs. goodbye lines were wonderful and funny and sweet.
I like that no big deal was made out of the fact that Zara is in a wheelchair and that her dog Moose is not a service dog but a companion dog just like the companion pet dogs other children might have at. home.
I love reading therapy dogs programs, and I appreciated Zara’s initiative in finding a solution that benefits Moose, and all the children in her classroom.
The illustrations are perfect. Beautiful and with a wonderfully expressive dog and people too. There is great detail and it’s fun to view everything on the pages. The pictures absolutely fit the story and are splendid.
This is a fun book to read and I think that would be true for young readers too. It would also make a great read aloud book.
When I was fortunate to have a dog as my companion family member we regularly went to numerous sites doing animal assisted therapy. We never sat with children as they read (and I would love to have a dog that did that!) but my dog visited people of all ages and in all sorts of settings, and dogs really are magic for many vulnerable people, and people with various needs.
I’m a sucker for a great dog story and this is a great dog story.
September 8, 2019
Moose the dog loved hello and she hated goodbye. Hello meant spending time with her favorite human, Zara. It meant playtime and games. Goodbye meant separation from Zara, and solitude. In a series of escapades, Moose proves that it is very difficult to keep her away from her little girl, even when she is in school, and dogs aren't meant to be there. Fortunately, Zara has an idea how Moose's disinclination to say goodbye can be put to good use...
A celebration of therapy dogs - particularly, of therapy reading dogs - Hello Goodbye Dog paints a picture of an inseparable girl/dog duo, much like author Maria Gianferrari's previous picture-books about Penny and Jelly. I appreciated the fact that Zara is in a wheelchair here, but that no undue attention is paid to this fact in the text, as we often have customers coming in to work asking for children's books featuring disabled characters, where disability is not the point of the story. I also appreciated that Moose's natural exuberance is given a proper outlet through training, as I sometimes think that dog owners and lovers are a little oblivious to the chaos (and sometimes even harm) their beloved canine companions can cause to others, through lack of proper supervision and control. The artwork here, done by Patrice Barton, who also illustrated the wonderful picture-book, The Invisible Boy , is absolutely lovely, capturing Moose's hi-jinks, and the loving bond between girl and dog perfectly. Recommended to anyone looking for stories about reading dogs - perhaps it can be paired with Lisa Papp's Madeline Finn and the Library Dog - and to anyone who enjoys engaging stories about the bond between people and their animals companions.
A celebration of therapy dogs - particularly, of therapy reading dogs - Hello Goodbye Dog paints a picture of an inseparable girl/dog duo, much like author Maria Gianferrari's previous picture-books about Penny and Jelly. I appreciated the fact that Zara is in a wheelchair here, but that no undue attention is paid to this fact in the text, as we often have customers coming in to work asking for children's books featuring disabled characters, where disability is not the point of the story. I also appreciated that Moose's natural exuberance is given a proper outlet through training, as I sometimes think that dog owners and lovers are a little oblivious to the chaos (and sometimes even harm) their beloved canine companions can cause to others, through lack of proper supervision and control. The artwork here, done by Patrice Barton, who also illustrated the wonderful picture-book, The Invisible Boy , is absolutely lovely, capturing Moose's hi-jinks, and the loving bond between girl and dog perfectly. Recommended to anyone looking for stories about reading dogs - perhaps it can be paired with Lisa Papp's Madeline Finn and the Library Dog - and to anyone who enjoys engaging stories about the bond between people and their animals companions.
September 26, 2017
WHOA! Who knew they were making books like this?
Not only is it a cute, funny story: it is also the best illustrations. The protagonist is in a wheel chair but that is not what the story is about. It's about a a dog who just loves people. I am so happy this book is in the world.
Thank you Maria & Patrice. This book is going face out right now!
Not only is it a cute, funny story: it is also the best illustrations. The protagonist is in a wheel chair but that is not what the story is about. It's about a a dog who just loves people. I am so happy this book is in the world.
Thank you Maria & Patrice. This book is going face out right now!
July 28, 2017
Thanks to the author for providing me with a galley of this book for review - all opinions are my own.
HELLO GOODBYE DOG is an incredibly sweet story about a dog who just does NOT want to stay at home without his girl, since there is nothing he loves more than HELLO! Everytime Zara tells Moose "Goodbye" when she leaves for school, he gets so so upset and expresses things like, "Goodbye was an itch that couldn't be scratched" and chases after her. After enough attempts, he eventually proves just how wonderful he can be at school and ends up being trained as a therapy dog! He passed tests on temperment, sitting down, staying, being with children, being around wheelchairs and finally is certified as a class reading dog.
This story is just adorable and a perfect fit for parents, children, teachers and librarians who appreciate the power of a dog in creating a warm and welcoming environment for readers. As a librarian with a Read to Rover program, this book has been field tested with the students and dog/handler team - it was met with a resounding HOORAY! The author's note at the end includes information on therapy dogs and therapy dog reading programs. I have now purchased 3 copies of this book - 1 for home, 1 for school and 1 for our Read to Rover team.
HELLO GOODBYE DOG is an incredibly sweet story about a dog who just does NOT want to stay at home without his girl, since there is nothing he loves more than HELLO! Everytime Zara tells Moose "Goodbye" when she leaves for school, he gets so so upset and expresses things like, "Goodbye was an itch that couldn't be scratched" and chases after her. After enough attempts, he eventually proves just how wonderful he can be at school and ends up being trained as a therapy dog! He passed tests on temperment, sitting down, staying, being with children, being around wheelchairs and finally is certified as a class reading dog.
This story is just adorable and a perfect fit for parents, children, teachers and librarians who appreciate the power of a dog in creating a warm and welcoming environment for readers. As a librarian with a Read to Rover program, this book has been field tested with the students and dog/handler team - it was met with a resounding HOORAY! The author's note at the end includes information on therapy dogs and therapy dog reading programs. I have now purchased 3 copies of this book - 1 for home, 1 for school and 1 for our Read to Rover team.
November 27, 2017
"Hello, Moose!"
This was delightful. I love the art and the message and the words and most of all I love Moose, and reading, and people understanding, and Zara. Helpful dogs being helpful!
This was delightful. I love the art and the message and the words and most of all I love Moose, and reading, and people understanding, and Zara. Helpful dogs being helpful!
October 4, 2017
A sweet story of a bad dog who isn't really bad. Zara's dog Moose loved hellos. But didn't like goodbyes when Zara went off to school. All ends happily when Moose goes to Therapy Dog school and becomes the Class Reading Dog. A charming story that shows Zara's wheelchair enables her mobility. Lively humorous illustrations for children age 3-7.
September 16, 2017
Sweet, happy book about a dog who adores his young, wheelchair-using caregiver so much that he hates to leave her. The book ends with a win-win solution when Moose goes to therapy dog school and is then able to work with his friend all day.
With so many people abusing the good name of service and therapy dogs by buying fake dog vests, etc., off the Internet, it is refreshing to see this explanation of the processes of being trained and evaluated as a good assistance canine.
With so many people abusing the good name of service and therapy dogs by buying fake dog vests, etc., off the Internet, it is refreshing to see this explanation of the processes of being trained and evaluated as a good assistance canine.
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November 28, 2017Main character uses a wheelchair. Over the course of the book Moose (the dog) goes through training to be a service dog, to help with reading.
October 11, 2017
This book is about a girl, Zara who is in a wheelchair and her dog Moose. The book does not explain why Zara is in a wheelchair but there does not need to be an explanation because of the illustration. Moose is attached to Zara and wants to be with her every and anywhere she goes. Moose runs out of the house and to Zara's school and follows her to class, lunch, and library. Wherever Zara was, Moose always did the same action and applied the brakes on her wheelchair. Later on, Moose goes to therapy school and becomes a guide dog so he can be by Zara's side all the time.
This story is heartwarming. It has the perspective of the girl but also the dog. Although it does not clearly state why Zara is in a wheelchair, just through illustrations there is no need for words. I think that this story is an easy read for 1st graders, As a book, I love how to me, it does not have any biases.
This story is heartwarming. It has the perspective of the girl but also the dog. Although it does not clearly state why Zara is in a wheelchair, just through illustrations there is no need for words. I think that this story is an easy read for 1st graders, As a book, I love how to me, it does not have any biases.
August 1, 2017
Let's hear it for tx dogs <3
January 21, 2019
One of my pet peeves is people who don't respect other's boundaries when it comes to their animals and use the fact that they're "therapy" animals as an excuse to take them everywhere.
May 5, 2019
Moose is a dog who prefers hello over goodbye any day. Hellos are rides in the car, or a kiss and a snuggle. Hellos are all those beautiful moments that Moose cherishes with Zara and when she has to say goodbye for school, Moose takes matters into her own paws. She darts out the front door and does not stop until she gets to her best friend. The only problem is that Moose is not welcome at school. She has to go home. Goodbye feels like a closed door. Goodbye feels like being alone. Zara is a smart girl though and she has a brilliant idea that is sure to brighten everyone's day.
Moose goes to a dog school and becomes a certified therapy dog. She is great at following directions, is good with children, and has a loving temperament. And as it turns out, she makes the perfect class reading dog. Hello Moose.
The cover image with Zara in her wheelchair exchanging a loving glance with her dog Moose is such a cheerful moment and is a big part of what captured my attention when I saw this book displayed on my public library's shelf. Maria Gianferrari wrote a sweet story, made sweeter still by Patrice Barton's illustrations that affectionately represent the tender relationship Moose has with Zara. This story is for everyone. Especially for those who have or long for a dog companion. Furthermore, I am thankful for school and library programs that bring in therapy reading dogs for their students and patrons to enjoy. There is more information about dogs as classroom readers in the author's note, including a link to a website to consult. I look forward to adding this book to my K-5 library collection.
Moose goes to a dog school and becomes a certified therapy dog. She is great at following directions, is good with children, and has a loving temperament. And as it turns out, she makes the perfect class reading dog. Hello Moose.
The cover image with Zara in her wheelchair exchanging a loving glance with her dog Moose is such a cheerful moment and is a big part of what captured my attention when I saw this book displayed on my public library's shelf. Maria Gianferrari wrote a sweet story, made sweeter still by Patrice Barton's illustrations that affectionately represent the tender relationship Moose has with Zara. This story is for everyone. Especially for those who have or long for a dog companion. Furthermore, I am thankful for school and library programs that bring in therapy reading dogs for their students and patrons to enjoy. There is more information about dogs as classroom readers in the author's note, including a link to a website to consult. I look forward to adding this book to my K-5 library collection.
October 3, 2017
What it's all about...
Zara, a little girl in a wheelchair, has a special bond with her lovable dog Moose. Moose loves saying hello to Zara, but isn't so fond of goodbye. So when it's time for Zara to go off to school, Moose figures out a way to pay her a visit.
Why I love it...
Even if I didn't know Maria Gianferrari is a passionate dog-lover (I do), it's abundantly clear from the warmth and humor of her story. As I read, I found myself thinking: Yup, that's exactly what a dog would say if he could talk. Patricia Barton's equally expressive illustrations provide a perfect complement to the charming text.
My favorite line(s)...
"Goodbye was a tag without an 'It.'
Goodbye was a tug and no war.
Goodbye was a hide without seek.
Goodbye was being alone.
AAAA-WOOO, yowled Moose."
What's the kid-appeal?
Kids with dogs (or those who desperately want one, like mine) are sure to love this story of a devoted furry friend.
What's the grownup appeal?
Parents and educators will no doubt welcome the addition of this heartwarming story, featuring a diverse main character and a lovable (yet imperfect) pet, to their libraries. An author's note at the end includes information on therapy dogs and their uses in classrooms and libraries—providing a wonderful discussion prompt for ability differences, and how dogs (to quote the author) can have "pawsitive" effects in a variety of environments.
—Reviewed by cottager/blogger Anika Denise
Zara, a little girl in a wheelchair, has a special bond with her lovable dog Moose. Moose loves saying hello to Zara, but isn't so fond of goodbye. So when it's time for Zara to go off to school, Moose figures out a way to pay her a visit.
Why I love it...
Even if I didn't know Maria Gianferrari is a passionate dog-lover (I do), it's abundantly clear from the warmth and humor of her story. As I read, I found myself thinking: Yup, that's exactly what a dog would say if he could talk. Patricia Barton's equally expressive illustrations provide a perfect complement to the charming text.
My favorite line(s)...
"Goodbye was a tag without an 'It.'
Goodbye was a tug and no war.
Goodbye was a hide without seek.
Goodbye was being alone.
AAAA-WOOO, yowled Moose."
What's the kid-appeal?
Kids with dogs (or those who desperately want one, like mine) are sure to love this story of a devoted furry friend.
What's the grownup appeal?
Parents and educators will no doubt welcome the addition of this heartwarming story, featuring a diverse main character and a lovable (yet imperfect) pet, to their libraries. An author's note at the end includes information on therapy dogs and their uses in classrooms and libraries—providing a wonderful discussion prompt for ability differences, and how dogs (to quote the author) can have "pawsitive" effects in a variety of environments.
—Reviewed by cottager/blogger Anika Denise
June 7, 2019
Book opening:
Today we are reading Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari. I love this book and hope everyone else does. First, let's look at the cover. What do we see? Yes we see a dog and a girl! Do they look happy? Does the dog look friendly? Do we think that the dog belongs to the girl? Great! What other details do you notice? Yes! The little girl is in a wheelchair. Do any of you know someone in a wheelchair? I do! My grandpa has been in a wheelchair since he was a teenager. Have you ever seen dogs helping out people in need? Maybe dogs that are in a grocery store or at the mall where dogs usually are not allowed? I have! Let's read the story and find out if the dog on the cover is one of those special dogs.
Opening moves:
1. Prompt hypothesizing based on the situation.
2. Prompt the listeners to notice details.
3. Invite personal connections.
Rationale:
By "prompt hypothesizing based on the situation" students can start making inferences about the story and start the thinking process. This leads into many more areas of understanding when it comes to reading books. I then chose "prompt the listeners to notice details" to get them looking closer at the cover to notice that the little girl is a in a wheelchair and then that can lead into discussion about therapy dogs! Then I used "invite personal connections" so that students can connect to the book and notice details in the story from real life.
Today we are reading Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari. I love this book and hope everyone else does. First, let's look at the cover. What do we see? Yes we see a dog and a girl! Do they look happy? Does the dog look friendly? Do we think that the dog belongs to the girl? Great! What other details do you notice? Yes! The little girl is in a wheelchair. Do any of you know someone in a wheelchair? I do! My grandpa has been in a wheelchair since he was a teenager. Have you ever seen dogs helping out people in need? Maybe dogs that are in a grocery store or at the mall where dogs usually are not allowed? I have! Let's read the story and find out if the dog on the cover is one of those special dogs.
Opening moves:
1. Prompt hypothesizing based on the situation.
2. Prompt the listeners to notice details.
3. Invite personal connections.
Rationale:
By "prompt hypothesizing based on the situation" students can start making inferences about the story and start the thinking process. This leads into many more areas of understanding when it comes to reading books. I then chose "prompt the listeners to notice details" to get them looking closer at the cover to notice that the little girl is a in a wheelchair and then that can lead into discussion about therapy dogs! Then I used "invite personal connections" so that students can connect to the book and notice details in the story from real life.
February 20, 2021
Adorable with a Great Message
This children’s book is about Zara and her dog, Moose. Moose hates saying goodbye to Zara when she goes off to school, so he breaks out and tries to join her all the time. With Moose unwilling to leave Zara’s side and Moose being miserable if penned up, someone got a wonderful idea... to train Moose to be a therapy dog.
This is an absolutely adorable book about pet companionship and the importance of therapy dogs. In fact, there is a little PA message in the back of the book about how therapy dogs can help young children overcome social anxiety and their fears of reading. The artwork itself is both wonderful and wistful, with some inks and colors missing, which evokes a joyous feeling seeing Moose with the children and Zara at her school.
Overall, this is a fabulous book that I would recommend to anyone who loves to read to their children and has a pet pal who loves to read with them.
This children’s book is about Zara and her dog, Moose. Moose hates saying goodbye to Zara when she goes off to school, so he breaks out and tries to join her all the time. With Moose unwilling to leave Zara’s side and Moose being miserable if penned up, someone got a wonderful idea... to train Moose to be a therapy dog.
This is an absolutely adorable book about pet companionship and the importance of therapy dogs. In fact, there is a little PA message in the back of the book about how therapy dogs can help young children overcome social anxiety and their fears of reading. The artwork itself is both wonderful and wistful, with some inks and colors missing, which evokes a joyous feeling seeing Moose with the children and Zara at her school.
Overall, this is a fabulous book that I would recommend to anyone who loves to read to their children and has a pet pal who loves to read with them.
October 19, 2017
I received this picture book from @kidlitexchange to read in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari 🌟🌟🌟🌟As a former special needs pediatric nurse this one hit a soft spot for me. I am passionate about the use of animals for therapy, especially for children. The unconditional love a therapy animal gives a child will help the child overcome many obstacles. In this book Moose, the dog, returns to Zara again and again during the school day providing her comfort. Only dogs arent allowed in school. After attending special classes Moose is allowed to attend school with Zara. This makes the day easier for them both. I wish the book had explained more about why it was so important to Moose to be with Zara, but I guess the authors note explains it well. A definite read for PreK to 2nd grade. Review also posted on Instagram @jasonnstacie, Library Thing, and my blog https://readsbystacie.com.
October 4, 2017
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
From Maria Gianferrari, author of Coyote Moon, comes this delightful tale of a wheel-chair-bound girl and her doting dog. A must-read for animal lovers!
Zara is a sweet girl, so sweet that her dog, Moose, wants to be by her side all the time, including while she is at school. Moose is all about the warm hugs and love that accompany "hello," "goodbyes" on the other hand, are a struggle. We follow Moose through these "hello" highs and "goodbye" lows. Finally, reaching an ending that is...all smiles!
An author’s note about therapy dogs is an informative inclusion.
With beautiful illustrations, by Patrice Barton, and a heart-warming portrayal of the bond between a girl and her dog, this story will quickly become a "read-again" favorite.
From Maria Gianferrari, author of Coyote Moon, comes this delightful tale of a wheel-chair-bound girl and her doting dog. A must-read for animal lovers!
Zara is a sweet girl, so sweet that her dog, Moose, wants to be by her side all the time, including while she is at school. Moose is all about the warm hugs and love that accompany "hello," "goodbyes" on the other hand, are a struggle. We follow Moose through these "hello" highs and "goodbye" lows. Finally, reaching an ending that is...all smiles!
An author’s note about therapy dogs is an informative inclusion.
With beautiful illustrations, by Patrice Barton, and a heart-warming portrayal of the bond between a girl and her dog, this story will quickly become a "read-again" favorite.
August 9, 2018
Day 8: No Frogs in School Classroom Library Giveaway. Enter here: https://bit.ly/2vs8fuq Review8: Hello Goodbye Dog a delightful, lyrical book bursting with good things. Fantastic illustrations, a delightfully devoted dog, an emphasis on the power of reading, a multiraicial family, a child who is differently abled and fully capable, and a wonderful twist that champions therapy dogs. Love it!!!! Learn more at librarydogs.com & tdi-dog.org
Written by Maria Gianferrari and Illustrated by Patrice Barton
Written by Maria Gianferrari and Illustrated by Patrice Barton
August 24, 2017
Maria Gianferrari knows about the closeness of a girl and her dog (just ask her dog Becca), so many of her books feature a dog character. In Hello Goodbye Dog, Moose is a loving dog who just wants to be with her girl. There is nothing Moose loves better than hello. When her girl Zara has to go to school, Moose escapes from the house again and again to find Zara and experience hello. Since dogs aren't allowed at school, Zara comes up with a wonderful idea to help Moose avoid goodbyes.
Patrice Barton's illustrations bring Moose to life with an expressive face and tail. We see Moose sporting a wide-mouthed grin from behind a stack of books on the title page. Her eyes are closed in contentment and her tail does small happy circles as she and Zara share a hello hug. When the door of the house shuts her in, we can see her drooping ears and sad eyes through the screen. And I'm pretty sure that's a smirk on her face as she races around the cafeteria playing tag with the principal.
As much fun as the pictures are, the text tells us exactly how Moose feels. "Hello was a ride in the car." "Hello was a pat on the head." "Hello was having a book and someone to read it to you." But goodbye is another thing entirely. "Goodbye was a closing door." "Goodbye was hide without seek." "Goodbye was being alone." Who could blame Moose for hating goodbye? It's a good thing that Zara is a very smart girl who finds the perfect solution.
Another feature of the book is that Zara is in a wheelchair. Nothing is mentioned about why she needs the chair, and it is not brought up or made a big deal of. The only mention of wheelchairs at all is when Moose attends therapy dog school. A page in the back shows photos of kids reading with therapy dogs and lets readers understand that there are dogs like Moose who love to be read to. Websites for more information are also listed.
Highly recommended for dog and book lovers of all ages.
Patrice Barton's illustrations bring Moose to life with an expressive face and tail. We see Moose sporting a wide-mouthed grin from behind a stack of books on the title page. Her eyes are closed in contentment and her tail does small happy circles as she and Zara share a hello hug. When the door of the house shuts her in, we can see her drooping ears and sad eyes through the screen. And I'm pretty sure that's a smirk on her face as she races around the cafeteria playing tag with the principal.
As much fun as the pictures are, the text tells us exactly how Moose feels. "Hello was a ride in the car." "Hello was a pat on the head." "Hello was having a book and someone to read it to you." But goodbye is another thing entirely. "Goodbye was a closing door." "Goodbye was hide without seek." "Goodbye was being alone." Who could blame Moose for hating goodbye? It's a good thing that Zara is a very smart girl who finds the perfect solution.
Another feature of the book is that Zara is in a wheelchair. Nothing is mentioned about why she needs the chair, and it is not brought up or made a big deal of. The only mention of wheelchairs at all is when Moose attends therapy dog school. A page in the back shows photos of kids reading with therapy dogs and lets readers understand that there are dogs like Moose who love to be read to. Websites for more information are also listed.
Highly recommended for dog and book lovers of all ages.
August 21, 2017
This sweet picture book tells the story of Moose, a strong-willed dog that loves "hello" and hates "good-bye"! Moose follows Zara to school and refuses to leave. After being pried loose by several adults and taken home, Moose gets loose and comes back to school. Moose loves to hear stories being read, so finally Moose's family comes up with a great solution for everyone. This book introduces young readers to the concept of therapy dogs in school settings. It also includes a note about how to find out more about therapy dog reading programs.
December 15, 2017
This hit so many of my appreciation buttons. Earlier this year I started a Read to a Dog program and I will definitely read this to start the program off. I love that the main character after the dog is in a wheelchair, so I can give this to all the library students. I also love that the dogs problem is not seen as a problem to the child, but as an asset to becoming a therapy dog.
October 5, 2017
Every dog lover's heart will be melted while reading this adorable book. The text brings a dog's point of view to the reader that I've never experienced before in other books and the illustrations are fun and cute. I immediately had to hug my own dog and give him a good boy treat. Highly recommended for reading and rereading at any time. If Goodreads offered a higher ranking, this would be ten stars.
February 2, 2022
Moose likes to say hello. Moose does not like to say goodbye.
It is hard to say goodbye when Zara has to go to school. Moose decides to go, too.
Hello. Goodbye. Dogs aren't allowed in school.
However.
Read dogs go to school.
So.
Moose becomes a read dog.
Lovely story about a program that has amazing results with reluctant readers.
It is hard to say goodbye when Zara has to go to school. Moose decides to go, too.
Hello. Goodbye. Dogs aren't allowed in school.
However.
Read dogs go to school.
So.
Moose becomes a read dog.
Lovely story about a program that has amazing results with reluctant readers.
November 11, 2017
Awwwww. Yes, to diverse characters and yes, to a sweet book about how sweet therapy dogs are.
January 6, 2018
therapy dogs have a "pawsitive" effect on reading
January 12, 2018
I love that this book has a kid in a wheelchair and it's not a Thing, AND she's brown, AND the story is freaking adorable.
October 16, 2017
Everything about this book is absolutely perfect. Inclusivity left and right, adorable muttly looking pup, and so much more. This is one of those books that makes you tear up a bit because of how heartwarming it is. Totally good for a "dog" themed storytime, too. Basically I want this book always and FUR-ever.
October 30, 2017
Therapy dog book!
November 11, 2018
Lovely book for my Kindergartners. They loved it! Great story and illustrations.
September 28, 2017
Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria Gianferrari tells the story of loyalty and friendship between Zara and her lovable dog Moose. Moose misses Zara every day when she leaves and goes to school. So Whoosh!!!! Out the door goes Moose straight to Zara’s school. Sadly, untrained dogs are not allowed at school so, Zara and Moose begin working together on the training. Hello Goodbye Dog is a delightful story about friendship and to set goals and see them through.
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