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Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathmann
Putnam Publishing Group
None of the children listen when Officer Buckle gives his talk about safety tips. But when Gloria the police dog accompanies Officer Buckle, his speech is suddenly in huge demand. When the talk is videotaped, Officer Buckle discovers the real secret to his popularity - Gloria's slapstick enactment of what happens when you don't follow the tips. Rathman's humorous illustrations contain a lot of feeling, and her portrayal of the earnest Officer Buckle and the expressive yet well-meaning Gloria is priceless.
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Let's Talk:
Ideas to Explore Together
Before you read: How does a police officer help us? Why do some police officers have dogs?
As you read: Why do you think the boys and girls are watching Officer Buckle now and paying attention to what he is saying? Why did they write letters to him?
After you read: The last safety tip (#101) was “always stick with your buddy.” Why do you think Officer Buckle and Gloria think that it is important to stick with a buddy?
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