The Read and Write series

I Want a Dog: My Opinion EssayBy Darcy Pattison, Illustrated by Ewa O'NeillHurrah for Essays! All writing lessons should be this much fun.When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each...

A hectic chase inspires Dennis's amazing narrative essay.A romp with his best friend, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Clark Kent, inspires Dennis to write a narrative essay. Recently, Mom asked Dennis to put a leash on Clark Kent so they could take the...

When the family gathers for Grandma's birthday, they spend the day at the local K-9 Karnival.Cousins Dennis and Mellie get their faces painted, learn how to give a dog a bath, and march in a parade.At home, they write informative essays about the day....