Bagley B. Butterfield: A Dog Book for People

BAGLEY is A DOG BOOK FOR PEOPLE. Especially for those people and children who know the joy of having a dog that's your best friend. The words rhyme so it is fun and easy to read. Each day brings a new adventure and life lesson to this very lovable and wise Basset Hound. The colorful illustrations transform your mental images of Bagley's interesting days and nights into real life. The following are suggestions for a healthy, happy life that Bagley shares with you as he tells you about what he knows and what he learns:

• Winning is important.
• Enjoy good friends. Don't ever judge them.
• Be a good and loyal listener.
• Rejection can always be overcome.
• It is fun to daydream and pretend when you need something to do.
• Take good care of yourself. Exercise, eat healthy foods and get plenty of rest.
• Be good (brave) when you go to the doctor.
• Bedtime is a special time.

After you have read the book, go back and find the illustrations and words that match the suggestions. Which ones were your favorites? Which ones did you learn from? Which ones made you think? Bagley meant them to be meaningful to children of all ages.