Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Tight Times by Barbara Shook Hazen illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

A young boy longs for a dog but his parents inform that these are "tight times" and they cannot afford a dog.
The story depicts a family enduring difficult economic times . . .a father losing his job . . .the emotional turmoil financial situations can inflict.
A simple book with deep emotion.

Points to discuss: The father fixes himself a special drink (alcohol) after he loses his job.
Strategies: inferring, connections, characters' feelings

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