Author: -Peggy Rathmann
Title: -Officer Buckle and Gloria
Illustrator: -Peggy Rathmann
Publisher: -Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
Year: -1995
Format: -Hardcover
Genre: -Picture Book
Reading Level: -Assisted Reader
Interest Level: -Elementary
Topics: -Caldecott, dog, safety, Officer Buckle, Gloria
Summary:
-The story is about an under appreciated police officer who goes around telling people safety tips. He gives presentations and people ignore him and accidents still always occur. However, Officer Buckle gets a police dog named Gloria. When Officer Buckle gave the presentation at the school, Gloria came along and made a scene (without Officer Buckle knowing) while he was giving his presentation. When Officer Buckle realizes that everyone is really just watching Gloria, he stops giving the presentations. The school gets into a million accidents, and Gloria and Officer Buckle learn that you should always stick with your buddy.
Illustrator: -Peggy Rathmann
Publisher: -Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
Year: -1995
Format: -Hardcover
Genre: -Picture Book
Reading Level: -Assisted Reader
Interest Level: -Elementary
Topics: -Caldecott, dog, safety, Officer Buckle, Gloria
Summary:
-The story is about an under appreciated police officer who goes around telling people safety tips. He gives presentations and people ignore him and accidents still always occur. However, Officer Buckle gets a police dog named Gloria. When Officer Buckle gave the presentation at the school, Gloria came along and made a scene (without Officer Buckle knowing) while he was giving his presentation. When Officer Buckle realizes that everyone is really just watching Gloria, he stops giving the presentations. The school gets into a million accidents, and Gloria and Officer Buckle learn that you should always stick with your buddy.
Extension Activities:
-Do you have an animal that is your buddy? Use colored pencils and paper to draw your pet. If you do not have a pet, draw one that you would love to have.
-Do you have an animal that is your buddy? Use colored pencils and paper to draw your pet. If you do not have a pet, draw one that you would love to have.
