Mogie: The Heart of the House
by
Kathi Appelt & Marc Rosenthal
Order:
USA
Can
Atheneum, 2014 (2014)
Hardcover, e-Book
Reviewed by Bob Walch
B
ased on a true story of a dog who lives in the Ronald McDonald House in Houston, Texas, this picture book shows how Mogie, a rambunctious pup, makes the children staying there feel better.
T
he dog's funny antics are captured in the text and illustrations, so you'll see how Mogie can make even the saddest youngster break out into a big smile.
S
ince the story is a little vague about what the '
Big House in the city
' is all about, parents might have to explain to younger children what its purpose is and why sick youngsters and their families stay there.
T
he author also points out that there are special jobs for special dogs like Mogie and they can be assigned roles as service dogs assisting people in various ways.
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