Hurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun. SLJ Review: ". . .fill(s) a niche for teachers. . ." When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed...

SLJ Review: ". . .fills a niche for teachers. . ."When cousins Mellie and Dennis decide to get a cat, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Mellie wants a cat...

Writing Prompts and Writing Inspiration for Kids.A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent...

Fun at the K-9 Karnival!When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival. Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath,...

A Rowdy Heart Doesn't Always Know What it Wants or Needs  Captain Whitney Black McKee is a rowdy pirate! After traveling the seven seas and fighting sea monsters, it's time to come back to home port for...