Who doesn’t LOVE birthdays?
Especially BOOK BIRTHDAYS!
And when you add an energentic doggie, you know it’s going to be a lot of fun!
This month, I was thrilled to feature HELLO GOODBYE DOG on Perfect Picture Book Friday.
And then we all enjoyed chatting with author Maria Gianferrari on Will Write for Cookies.
But today, I’ve got something else REALLY special. for you! A Q&A with…
MOOSE, the dog in Hello Goodbye Dog!
ME: Down boy! There’s a good little dog. Moose is an interesting name for a dog. How did your owner come up with that name? Do you like it?
MOOSE:
I love my name, since Zara gave it to me. I think it’s because I’m a big dog.
ME:You sit very quietly when people read to you. What is your favorite thing about being a reading therapy dog?
MOOSE:
I love to listen. The stream of words relax me, like a lullaby. And I love to be with people, especially kids.
ME: What are your favorite stories?
MOOSE:
My new favorite picture book is Dogosaurus Rex, by Anna Staniszewski.
I also love It’s Only Stanley, by Jon Agee.
Another favorite book has a reading dog like me—Bonnie. That’s Lisa Papp’s Madeline Finn and the Library Dog.
And Zara’s going to read A Dog Like Daisy, by Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, to me next!
ME: In the cafeteria, I noticed you were looking at Zara’s cookie. What are your favorite snacks?
MOOSE:
I love dog biscuits hidden in my KONG toy and plain yogurt. Zara lets me lick the yogurt containers.
ME: I can see it must be time for your snack, Moose. I’ll let you go. But thank you so much for stopping by to visit. You are welcome back anytime!
And for my dear readers, the lovely Maria Gianferrari is giving away ANOTHER copy of HELLO GOODBYE DOG. Please leave a comment to be entered into the drawing. And if you haven’t left a review on Amazon or Goodreads, please do. Reviews are the best way we can say thank you to incredible autors who write wonderful books for children.”
Plus, don’t forget we are stop #7 on the HELLO GOODBYE DOG book blog tour…hop over and visit some of the other posts when you can.
HELLO GOODBYE DOG BLOG TOUR!
GIVEAWAYS EVERY DAY!!
*Monday, July 24th: Pragmatic Mom + THREE book giveaway!
*Two for Tuesday, July 25th: Librarian’s Quest
*Wednesday, July 26th: Homemade City
*Thursday, July 27th: Kid Lit Frenzy
*Friday, July 28th: Mrs. Knott’s Book Nook
*Monday, July 31st: Picture Books Help Kids Soar
*Tuesday, August 1st: Bildebok
*Wednesday, August 2nd: The Loud Library Lady
*Thursday, August 3rd: DEBtastic Reads!
*Friday, August 4th: Mamabelly’s Lunches with Love
*Monday, August 7th: Writing for Kids (While Raising Them)
EXTRA: August 25th: Kidlit411—Interview with Patrice Barton
Please come back TOMORROW, for ANOTHER SPECIAL BOOK BIRTHDAY POST for…
APPLESAUCE DAY by Lisa Amstutz
Love the format of this one! Super ingenious Vivian. Happy Book Birthday Maria!
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Thanks so much, Maria…I had already done a Q&A with Maria earlier this month…so we thought everyone would enjoy chatting with Moose. )
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Agreed!! From one Maria to another, Vivian is PAWSOME :)!! And thank you, Maria!!
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I expected an interview with Maria but am not disappointment. Moose is awesome. 🙂
Others books Moose might like include:
Wolf Camp
Harry the Dirty Dog
If you Give a Dog a Donut
How Rocket Learned to Read
Officer Katz and Houndini: A Tale of Two Tails
(and so many more). Keep enjoying the books, Moose!
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Glad you enjoyed the interview, Linda. And I enjoyed your list of dog books…so many of my absolute favorites!
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Danke, Linda!! 🙂 I think Moose would enjoy going to Wolf Camp ;)! Thanks for the shout out for Katz & Houndini too!! ❤
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Congratulations, Maria! Happy Book Birthday! I’m looking forward to reading this book, as the library where I work offers “Tail Waggin’ Tutors.” Kids can sign up for 15 minute slots to read to one of the therapy dogs. In addition to helping kids with their reading, this program helps them overcome fear of dogs, too.
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So happy to hear that your library participates in the reading therapy program, Jane! That’s awesome!
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I love that name, Jane–so clever!! That sounds like a wonderful program!! Thanks for stopping by!! 🙂
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What a fun interview! Thanks for stopping by, Moose! Enjoy those biscuits. 🙂
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And thank YOU, Becky, for stopping by to visit with us!
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Thank you for commenting, Becky :)!
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Moose, you are a very special dog, indeed! Great interview. I hope you give more.
Vivian, thank you for giving us another POV here. Made my day!
Maria, thank you for sharing Moose with us!
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Making your day made mine, Traci! So glad you enjoyed hearing from Moose!
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Thank you for your enthusiasm & support, Traci–fellow dog lover :)!! ❤
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Unique Vivian,that’s so inspiring!🤗
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hank you so much, Agatha! Maria’s book inspired me as well!
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Hello again, Agatha!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I would love to win this!
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I’m so happy you stopped by and commented, Bethany! It’s been so much fun, having all these giveaways this year, along with the book reviews and Q&A’s. 🙂
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Good luck, Bethany!! You can follow the blog tour for other chances to win. There’s also a goodreads giveaway which ends tomorrow :). If you go to the Will Write For Cookies post above, you can follow it there.
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The cover is adorable and just makes you want to own the book!
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Yup…you are right, Cheryl…they say the cover is so very important because it gets parents and kids to want to grab the book off the shelf. 🙂
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Thanks, CM!! It was made by the lovely Patrice Barton :). Love all of her art, and I am very lucky!!
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Thanks for the adorable interview. It’s always snack time for my golden retriever. Whenever he hears a plastic tub open, the can opener, someone digging out ice cubes, he comes running! My dog loves to “read” with me too.
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I must be part dog, Danielle…because I love snacks also!!!! Golden retrievers are absolutely beautiful dogs…what is his name?
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Hello again, Danielle!! That’s my Becca too! She always thinks it’s yogurt (like Moose!)
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Thank yous to Moose and Maria for sharing your sides of the story.
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Glad you stopped by, Beth…it was fun chatting with Moose. 😉
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You’re welcome, Beth! Thank you for commenting :)!!
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I can’t wait to read this book!
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I hope that you’ll enjoy it, Jenna :)!!
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Happy Book Birthday, HGD! Wishing you the best.
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Thanks, Laurie & likewise :)!!
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Inspiring interview. Thank you!
Kathryn
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Moose thanks you too 🙂
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Great interview. Want to read this wonderful PB. Love that cover!
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Thanks, Patricia! I hope you’ll enjoy it. Nice to “see” you here! I usually see you over at pragmaticmom 🙂
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Moose I’d love to read about you.
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And Moose would love that too–thank you!
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Moose has a wonderful story to tell.
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She does indeed, Renee–thank you :)!
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You are multi-talented, Vivian! You now can add “canine interviewer” to your resume!
So wonderful to meet you, Moose. Love that name! I walked a dog named Moose at the shelter where we adopted our latest dog. That Moose now lives in Massachusetts & has his own picture book, too. Maybe you’ll meet someday. Can’t wait to read your story to my two orange pups soon!
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She is indeed, Patricia!
I love that story about your Moose, especially since we used to live in MA! 🙂
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Happy Book Birthday, Maria! Your book cover is so awesome, and the story sounds engaging. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this one!
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Thanks, Sandy!! I love Patrice’s cover art too!
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I can’t wait to read this one!
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Hello Jenny! Nice to “see” you here too as well as IG 🙂
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There is nothing like a dogs pov…. excellent Vivian..)
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Very true, Diane :)!
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