As many of you probably know I do volunteer work. My mistress takes me to different community centers but one of my favorite places is going to the library and having the children read to me. It is extremely relaxing! So, I was very happy when Mistress began reading out loud to me Oskar’s Quest while I was in bed – even more relaxing although there were some tense and suspenseful moments when I worried about little Oskar.
I lay next to Mistress as close to the book as I could get and listened very carefully. I learnt a few new words (in case you didn’t know, dogs can have an amazingly large vocabulary, especially smart dogs like me so people shouldn’t be afraid of teaching dogs and little children new words). There were interesting sounding words such as murmured, fearlessly and scaredy-bird.
After Mistress had finished reading the book I thought hard about Oskar being the bravest bird in the world as I fell asleep and dreamt that I was the bravest dog in the world!
A lovely book for children, adults and dogs.
Bless you, Bau and your lovely mistress, Carol! 😀 What a fantastic surprise and I can’t stop smiling! You’ve both made this a most wonderful start to 2020 for me and I love how you capture the story of Oskar. Oh, I totally agree that one should never be afraid of using new or slightly tricky words for children (or dogs!) … they are fun to repeat, try out!
Happy Story Listening, Bau and sweet sweet dreams!
Hugs
Annika xx 😀❤️
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I’m so glad you got to hear a good story, Bau! There’s nothing like listening to a story, is there? As you say, it’s so relaxing. And you’re right about teaching new words. There are all sorts of studies that suggest that being read to increases children’s vocabulary. I’m sure it does for dogs, too. Have a Happy New Year, and the same to your Mistress!
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Thank you, Margot and Happy New Year. May 2020 be an exceptional year for you. ❤
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Beth. May 2020 bring you blessings every day. ❤
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You are so smart, so true about books! Thanks for aharing, I may have to check that book out. 🙂
Happy New Year to you and your mistress , may it be a great one!
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Thank you and may 2020 also be great for you. ❤
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If Bau liked it, it must be good!
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Right! Hope 2020 is a great one for you. ❤
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I have a good feeling about it, for us all.
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Good feelings are to be trusted! ❤
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I’m glad you enjoyed the story, Bau. It is a lovely book for everyone.
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It is! I hope you’re having a great New Year’s Day ❤
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An excellent day, thanks. All the best for 2020!!
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Carol, you brought a new magic to a review. Reading for your intelligent and sweet Bau and
let him tell. He even learns new words and get to have a wonderful dream.
Oskar’s Quest is indeed an inspiring and at time suspenseful book. Clever Bau.
Miriam
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Thanks, Miriam. All the best for the new year. ❤
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Bau, you should write book reviews more often 🙂 Happy New Year! You are the bravest dog in the world!
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Ah, thanks, Marie…Only in my dreams! 🙂 May your new year be astonishing (Bau’s new word).
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A good storey is awesome
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Oskar’s Quest is indeed awesome! 🙂
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What? You mean that Bau doesn’t have his own Kindle? Poor pup!
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Working on it! 🙂
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You are a smart dog to love Annika’s book!
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Anybody is smart to love Annika’s writing! 🙂
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That is so darn cute. “Bravest dog in the world”–you are I’m sure, Bau.
And Carol–I’m reading your latest book, Warning Signs. Wow. It was my New Year’s Day read–didn’t finish it only because there’s so much there. Another wow.
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Ah, Thank you, Jacqui, you are so kind and I am so grateful. ❤
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How wonderful that Bau got to enjoy Annika’s beautiful book too. ❤
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It’s difficult to know what a dog really thinks but perhaps his practice at the library listening to the little children read to him made him listen to Annika’s story. Have a wonderful day! ❤
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So true Carol! ❤
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Aaah, so precious! Wishing you and Bau a Very Happy New Year! Lots of hugs over the internet headed your way, 🙂
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Thanks, Ellie. ❤ Have an amazing day! xxx
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Bau has terrific taste in books! Happy New Year Carol and Bau! ❤
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Thanks, Jill. Same to you and your family. All the best in your writing. May this be a spectacular year for you. ❤
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Awww, Bau is so smart! Learning new words and all. Also, that book does sound interesting. A lovely share, Carol.
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Thanks, Lisa. It’s a lovely book about courage and the illustrations are beautiful. 🙂
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Hi Carol Ann,
It is always a pleasure to read Bau’s comments, but this one >
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Hello Carol-Ann,
It is always a pleasure for me to read Bau’s postings, but this one on Oskar’s quest touched me particularly . Bau is the sweetest of all dogs. He writes so well and has kind thoughts for such a young dog! Noushka can’t even spell.
Are you almost ready for your trip to India ?
We have Sandrine (Michel’s daughter) staying with us until next Monday. She arrived with a huge cold but her health is slowly improving and should be just fine when she returns home and starts to work again. She is very good company and I enjoy having her with us.
Take care,
Joanne
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Thanks Joanne for commenting. Show Noushka how to use spell check.
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How nice to see this spotlight on Annika’s book! Wishing you and Bau all the best for the New Year!
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Thanks, Christy. 🙂 May 2020 continue to inspire you! ❤
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