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THE LIFE & TIMES OF BAXTER THE BAT DOG |
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| BY CAROLLEE WAGONLITE / ILLUSTRATED BY OSWALDO ROSALES | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviews: Great motivation for young children, June 14, 2005
Volume One starts off with Baxter being hit by a car. After being abandoned by his family, a news story sends plenty of people his way, looking to adopt him. He finds a new and wonderful home with Merry Jones and her two cats. Volume Two finds Baxter trick-or-treating for Halloween dressed as a bat. His pointy ears and black fur make being dressed as a bat the perfect costume for him. He attends a Halloween party and goes home to share his bounty with Merry's cats. Volume Three brings Baxter to Christmas and his dilemma on delivering Christmas gifts to Merry and the cats, Cinnamon and Pearly-Mae. In the end Baxter learns the true meaning of Christmas. Children and their caretakers will fall in love with Baxter. I hope there is a continuation of the series as it is encouraging to find an example of how to behave from a loveable creature that everybody can envision and relate to. Written in simple English whether a child is reading or being read to, equal enjoyment can be found in both the pictures and prose.
Great Book for Children of ALL ages !, May 1, 2005
I am a pet owner myself, having a black long haired cat named 'Baxter' and a dog also rescued from the animal shelter named 'Aussie' - who is part Border Collie and part Australian Shepherd. I loved the dialogue between Baxter, Cinnamon and Pearly-Mae. I think this book will serve it's purpose well, with children of all ages. The message is clear that we are all loveable, no matter that we are not 'perfect'. This should especially reach children with physical handicaps, or who have been abandoned, or adopted. It will even impact the child who is always picked on for having 'big ears' or other less-than-perfect physical features. It is also important to note the gifts that our pets give back to us, the unconditional love and devotion, companionship, gratitude, and genuine happiness to see us each day, or the physical Christmas gift that Baxter gave his owners. When a pet is adopted from an animal shelter or an animal rescue group, the bond that is created between the pet and the owner is one of the strongest attachments I have seen. I am grateful to Carollee for writing this book, and also benefiting the various animal charities. Wonderful!, April 16, 2005
Baxter got his name "Bat Dog" because he had very pointy ears and booked somewhat like a bat. Baxter's first experience in the book results in a stay at the hospital after an accident, when he is hit by a car. Find out how Baxter becomes a TV star. Chapters 2 and 3 are stories about children's favorite holidays: Halloween and Christmas. Children love to dress up in costume and pretend. Baxter experiences the same fun activities children do during Halloween. Christmas is a time of snow, sharing love and making special gifts for family. Baxter has a very special surprise for his special family. The author shares Baxter's emotions and love with the reader. With the addition of beautifully illustrated pictures, this wonderful children's book will bring enjoyment to both young and mature readers. Reader friendly for all ages!, April 9, 2005
As a mother of a ten and a thirteen year old, I
appreciate the quality of the writing and the superb illustrations in
The Life and Times of Baxter the Bat Dog! My ten-year old son never
reads a book in one sitting; but — to my amazement — he finished
The Life and Times of Baxter the Bat Dog in one sitting. My thirteen
year old daughter also enjoyed reading about Baxter. I would
definitely recommend this book to friends.
The Life and Times of Baxter the Bat Dog is a fun book for kids of all
ages. Using a variety of scenes, objects, and characters that are
familiar to children, this book relates well to kids while recounting
fun and true-life stories of the real life Baxter the Bat Dog. DELIGHTFUL!, March 18, 2005
After reading this delightful children's book and being impressed with this story written by Carollee Wagonlite, I decided I would read it to 3 of my 5grandchildren and get their feelings and reactions to it. My 5 year granddaughter, Kassidy, and 4-1/2 year old grandson, Chase, really got excited when I read this little book to them. I was touched to see their reactionwhen Baxter was left behind by his previous owners, but then united with another loving family who adopted him and showed him the love and affection he was needing. My grandson Chase really got into the part about the School Halloween party that Baxter attended - as Baxter really looked every part like the little Bat Dog he was. I could see the excitement on my grandkids' faces as we read thru the 3 stories in this book. I felt they too experienced the feelings of love, sharing, kindness and devotion that this book exhibited. Even my 9 year old granddaughter, Dominique, watched me read the book to her sister, and then asked if she could read every other page with me. It was special as she to wanted to help me in reading this book to her little sister. Dominique, Kassidy, and Chase wanted to take the book home with them, but I said I wanted to keep it at my house, so that we could read it again when they came to visit. The next time my grandson came to visit, guess what he wanted me to read him, "The Life &Times of Baxter the Bat Dog!" Thank you, Carollee, for creating such a tender Children's book. Great Book to Give As a Gift (and keep one for yourself),
March 14, 2005
A wonderful book for children & adults of all ages. We follow
Baxter's life from his abandonment to adoption, his cat friends and
adventures with children and his new owner. I enjoyed how the book
tells a story, while showing compassion & friendship. Wonderful!, March 9, 2005
The stories were wonderful and written very plainly so that a child
can pick up the book and read it him/her self. The story was a very
poignant one, and one that deserves being told. It gives the message
that all living things are precious and that when you love something
unconditionally, it loves you back in the same way. The book is very
well written and the illustrations are marvelous! Excellent Teaching Tool, March 7, 2005
The Life & Times of Baxter The Bat Dog takes me back to fond
memories of animals stories I read as a child. The book is well
written and the illustrations are very well done. It kept my
children's attention throughout. I like the way the author has cats as
Baxter's best friends. This book helps teach children about sharing
and getting along with others who are different from themselves in a
subtle way. I am going to recommend this book as a teaching aid to my
colleagues. Delightful!, March 6, 2005
Baxter is a delightful children's picture book written by Carollee
Wagonlite. It tells the adventures of a real life dog and how he won
the hearts of many. Each of the stories carries a significance of
optimism and acceptance for all, both humans and animals. With
well-written stories, it will assist children in understanding that no
obstacle is too big or too small. The book conveys that we all have
something essential to give to others in this life. We are all
necessary and extraordinary to this world. The book is written in a
way that both children and adults will take pleasure in.
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