{"product_id":"ragweeds-farm-dog-handbook-9781536201437","title":"Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRagweed's Farm Dog Handbook - A Hilarious Guide to Farm Dog Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Kids won't be able to get enough of this goofy dog who's smart enough to know on which side his biscuit is buttered.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a farm dog is a tough job. But luckily, Ragweed's handbook will tell you everything you need to know. Step one: don't wake the farmer. That's the rooster's job. Of course, if you \u003ci\u003edo \u003c\/i\u003ewake the farmer, you might just get a biscuit. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Tongue-in-Cheek Primer on Farm Dog Rules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book delivers hilarious dog logic through Ragweed's misguided attempts to follow farm dog protocol. Young readers ages 4-8 will laugh along as Ragweed discovers that breaking the rules sometimes leads to the best rewards—like extra biscuits. The goofy protagonist learns that being a good farm dog isn't always about following instructions perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Read-Aloud Sessions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor-illustrator Anne Vittur Kennedy, known for \u003ci\u003eThe Farmer's Away! Baa! Neigh!\u003c\/i\u003e, brings her signature humor to this entertaining farm story. The illustrated pages capture Ragweed's comedic misadventures, making it an engaging choice for bedtime stories or classroom reading. Beginner readers will connect with the straightforward narrative while enjoying the visual humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Book Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe handbook format provides a unique twist on traditional farm animal stories. Rather than simply showing life on the farm, Ragweed offers his own interpretation of the rules—usually with humorous results. Dog lovers will appreciate the authentic canine perspective, while the farm setting introduces children to rural life and animal behaviors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Candlewick Press in paperback format, this guaranteed treat combines comedy with gentle lessons about following directions (or not). The starred review from the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books confirms what readers discover: Ragweed is smart, goofy, and impossible not to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnne Vittur Kennedy\u003c\/b\u003e is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Farmer's Away! Baa! Neigh!\u003c\/i\u003e She lives near Columbus, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681088213266,"sku":"9781536201437","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_419f4ccb-150f-4e1a-887d-b3e8b952ff18.jpg?v=1733949072","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ragweeds-farm-dog-handbook-9781536201437","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}