Historical Fiction
1st-3rd grade reading level
I really enjoyed this book because it was cute and focused on the good. I think this book would do great for connecting kids who love animals with a history lesson. It gives lots of good facts about this period in history.

This book is a story of kindness between enemies. R.C.

Fun book

I loved learning about our 1st president. He loves animals just like me! I also love that he saved our country.

George Washington wins favor with the public when he returns an enemies dog back to him.

So I'll start by saying that pretty much every book about G.W. will get five stars from me, for the subject matter. ;) In all honesty, though, this is an excellent book for it's intended audience. (Kindergartners) It's a (really short) nonfic text about George Washington's dogs. Did you know that he had a beloved dog named Sweetlips who even went to war with him? I didn't! And there's a really neat story about G.W. and a British general's dog too. You'll have to read it to find out more. ;)

This story begins speaking of George Washington's love of animals, he especially loved his dogs. One day, when George is at war, he sees a dog without its owner. Concerned for the dog, George checks its tag and realizes it is the dog of the general of the opposing army. George quickly gets someone to write a letter to the enemy and explain the situation. They then raise white flags, signalling a ceasefire, in order to walk the dog back to its owner.
I love this story, especially because its said to be a true story. I had this book growing up and it was one of my favorites.
This story would work really well in a classroom to show how even though you may have enemies or not like certain people, you still need to treat people kindly and do whats right. I also think this would be perfect for kids who love animals and are reading by themselves.

RL 2.75

AR Quiz No. 83262 EN Nonfiction
Accelerated Reader Quiz Information IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz Type Information AR Quiz Types: RP, RV, VP

Charming little historical book with interesting stories about one of America's heros. My boys (6 & 7) and I enjoyed reading it together. Has a terrific story about doing the right thing with your enemy's dog.

So often we find books that retell history without offering a glimpse into the actual character of its figures. Then there a books like this one. It wasn't deep by any means but it was refreshing. Kids will appreciate George Washington's fondness for animals.

This is one of 5 picture book read-aloud options that students choose from when we learn about President's Day. It's written very simply and probably is intended for younger students, but the 4th-6th graders are attentive every time, in part because the information shared is interesting and relatable. Most of them appreciate the love that Washington had for his dogs and the kindness he showed in returning the lost dog. They really love seeing the copy of the actual note from General Washington to General Howe at the end of the book!