Sandra Eccles

Horace the Hound Likes It That Way: Horace's First Job Sandra Eccles

Horace The Hound is the first publication in a series of six children?s books. It is based on the wonderful bond of friendship between a young boy and his dog, Horace. They are as inseparable as is their love for each other. Children love animals and can relate to this affection for pets and their loveable antics that bring so much joy and fulfillment into their lives. This book series is most appropriate for preschool age and elementary age children. Horace The Hound series is wonderful for group reading or read alouds by teacher or fellow student. Educationally, it teaches number sequence. Repeated phrases and hidden objects create an atmosphere for group involvement also. Usage of bright primary colors with bold line illustrations create and hold a young child?s interest. This series could enhance a unit on animals and the responsibility for raising and caring for a pet. Discussions could follow on shared experiences with their own pets. The first publication of Horace The Hound focuses on Horace?s First Job, which is the subtitle. Horace helps his best friend Tommy deliver papers on his paper route. Each book in this series focuses on an event in a child?s life that they can relate to or can surely think about. Hopefully, this book about loveable, devoted Horace can be enjoyed and shared with family and friends and in classrooms everywhere.