Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A Day in the Life of Murphy


Title: A Day in the Life of Murphy
Author: Alice Provensen
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: 2003
Genre: Animals
Audience: Gr. PreK-2
Overview: A Day in the Life of Murphy is a story for young children about a terrier named Murphy. It is written from his perspective and goes through an average day in the life of a dog. It begins when he wakes up in the morning and eats breakfast and ends at the end of that same day.
Activity: This is a very cute story for young students. It could be used to talk about different animals and to promote respect for animals because it gives students a window into what it is like to be a dog.
Reviewer's Name: Moira Schafle

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