{"product_id":"solitary-toes-and-brown-headed-cowbirds-a-hickory-docs-tale-paperback","title":"Solitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds: A Hickory Doc's Tale - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Harkey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoc is the oldest and wisest of five hunting dogs at the Lazy Dog Hacienda. He's expected to keep the rest of the pack in line, especially during hunting trips. But things get interesting when the Great One (our hunter) adds a new animal into the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolitary Toes and Brown-Headed Cowbirds\u003c\/em\u003e shares a humorous story depicting the relationships between horses, cowbirds, and hunting dogs. Geared toward first through third grade readers, this young reader's book helps children improve their reading skills while providing knowledge about animals, nature, and life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"These hunting dogs jump off the page and come to life through Linda's tales of their adventures as they face challenges in life. I am a second-grade teacher in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and I also organize our public library summer reading program. Linda's stories engaged our students in the lives of these dogs, sparking great discussions and learning activities about character development, sequencing, and elements of the story. One student brought a stuffed puppy dog named after Zeke to join the fun every week.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Cindy Carr, NBCT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A lovable bird dog points the way to outdoor fun in the country in this children's book......A sweet slice of rural American canine life.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Kirkus Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The \u003cem\u003eHickory Doc's Tales\u003c\/em\u003e book series is always a thrilling adventure by an author who writes from the heart.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Sondra Mullins, Gilcrease Museum Docent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinda Harkey is a former teacher and museum docent. She is an enthusiastic hunting dog owner for more than thirty years. She has two children, three grandchildren, and lives with her husband, Mike, on Ocate Mesa outside of Angel Fire, New Mexico. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Budding Staff, Hickory Doc's Tales\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Remarkable Story of Willie the Crow\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMike Minick earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Oklahoma. He owns a creative studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Minick and his wife Joey have two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52648156365107,"sku":"9781480873162","price":33.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/NU1BdFZsSlhNR3RxZ3pTU0F5ejUvZz09.webp?v=1762448553","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/solitary-toes-and-brown-headed-cowbirds-a-hickory-docs-tale-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}