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    The Dog That Was Different | Dedicated Review

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    The Dog That Was Different

    The Dog That Was Different

    Written by Crystal Mason

    Illustrated by Cyrelle Suasin

    Ages 3-7 | 25 Pages

    Publisher: Crystal Mason | ISBN-13: 9798418565174

    What to Expect: Social expectations, acceptance, empathy, diversity, choices, pets.

    John and Golden are best friends, but sometimes John finds it hard to understand why Golden is the way he is. Golden doesn’t play in the park the way the other dogs play; instead, he runs in a circle, chasing his tail. Instead of eating from his food bowls on the floor, he wants to eat with a knife and fork at the table! John yells at Golden to act like a normal dog, but that makes Golden sad. It’s only when John gets teased about not eating the same foods as his classmates that he understands; our choices make us different, not weird, and being different is ok.

    The Dog That Was Different is a story about understanding and accepting difference as something to celebrate. Building on the timeless appeal of the “boy and his dog” motif, this engaging picturebook teaches young readers important lessons about empathy and acceptance through familiar situations and characters. Boldly colored illustrations keep background detail to a minimum, helping readers focus on the main narrative. The emphasis on dialogue throughout the narrative makes this book a great choice for reading aloud.

    Overall, The Dog That Was Different is perfect for introducing young readers to emotional intelligence and inclusivity in their everyday lives.

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    Crystal Mason started her writing journey with poetry, then transitioned into narrative writing. She completed a program in elementary education at Western Governors University, and she plans to teach the second grade. She enjoys working with children, and her goal, outside of teaching, is to continue writing stories that are inspiring and entertaining to her readers.

    For more information, visit https://crystaldawnwrites.com/.

    Read our exclusive interview: Crystal Mason Discusses The Dog That Was Different

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    Dr. Jen Harrison currently teaches writing and literature at East Stroudsburg University. She also provides freelance writing, editing, and tuition services as the founder of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She is an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and publishes academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.

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