Job Wanted - by Teresa Bateman (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A sorry-looking hound plods up to a farmer to ask for a job. "Dogs just eat and don't give anything back," the farmer gripes. Most animals would be on their way, but this old dog dreams up new tricks to get his way.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b><b>A plucky farm dog will do anything to get a job--even be a cow!</b> <p/></b></b>When a farmer tells a dog that "dogs just eat and don't give anything back," the dog is disappointed, but not discouraged. <p/>He'll try being a cow, a horse, and a chicken before he's done. As the farmer learns the value of a good dog, children will laugh as the dog finds his rightful place on the farm. <p/>Teresa Batemen's endearing story celebrates persistence, ingenuity, and the fact that everybody can make a contribution. Award-winning artist Chris Sheban's illustrations are filled with warmth and humor. Kids and parents will love this terrific read aloud with a subtle message about never giving up.<br><b><b><br><b>Nominated for The Washington Children's Choice Award, The New York State Charlotte Award, the Young Hoosier Book Award, and the Virginia Readers' Choice Award. </b></b><br></b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This endearing story of a down-on-his-luck pooch who will not give up is both inspiring and entertaining. . . . A heartwarming tale that primary grade students will enjoy hearing.<i><b>--School Library Journal</b></i> <p/>A scrawny but intelligent hound dog finds a home by winning over the reluctant farmer. . . . Evocative illustrations in watercolor and colored pencil use a muted palette that suits the sad, earnest demeanor of the homeless dog trying to make a place for himself. . . . Humorous, with a bittersweet edge.<i><b>--Kirkus Reviews</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Teresa Bateman is an award-winning storyteller and school librarian. She has won both the Storytelling World Award and the Anne Izard Storyteller's Award. Her books include <i>Red, White, Blue, and Uncle Who? </i>and <i>Keeper of Soles</i>, an ALA Notable Children's Book. She lives in Tacoma, Washington. <p/>Chris Sheban has been awarded three Gold and three Silver Medals from the Society of Illustrators. His picture books include <i>What a Cold Needs</i>. He lives near Chicago, Illinois.
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