Book details
Ten-Gallon Bart
Description
Ten-Gallon Bart has been sheriff of Dog City for seventy dog years and plans to retire…until he hears that Billy the Kid is on the loose and headed for town. Billy is the roughest, toughest, gruffest goat in the country and eats everything in sight. If he reaches Dog City, he will gobble up the whole town! Ten-Gallon Bart must stop him-but he can't do it alone. With the help of Miss Kitty and the other animals in town, he works up the courage to face the big bully. Dorothy Donohue's illustrations rendered in textured paper bring this Wild West story about unlikely heroes to a satisfying conclusion.
Age
2-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Ten-Gallon Bart' offers an entertaining and captivating story that is sure to keep readers, especially children, engaged from beginning to end with its Wild West adventure.
- Vibrant Illustrations: The book features colorful and lively illustrations by Dorothy Donohue that complement the text and help bring the story and characters to life, enhancing the reading experience.
- Positive Messages: Through its narrative, 'Ten-Gallon Bart' imparts important life lessons such as courage, friendship, and the value of community, making it not only fun to read but also educational.
- Language Development: The playful and rhythmic language used in the book is great for young readers' language development, helping them to expand their vocabulary and understand the nuances of storytelling.