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Bones: Learning Patient Persistence with Buddy - LEVEL 1 Reading Books for Children
Bones is a hilarious early reader about Buddy Bones, a lovable dog who will never give up. Buddy Bones goes on a journey to find what is most precious to him, teaching kids the value of perseverance. Written in a similar style to Tedd Arnold and P.D. Eastman, and with the wit and humor like that of Caldecott award winners Jon Klassen and Mo Willems, this popular easy reader reminds kids that they will succeed if they keep on keeping on! Fun Early Reader
Simple language, repetition, and colorful illustrations help beginning readers fall in love with reading! Written in first person, Buddy speaks to the reader in short, simple sentences. Words are repeated, giving confidence to kids learning phonics and and aiding sight word learners. Pictures include humorous details ensuring kids read the story again and again. Reading Comprehension and Conversation Starters
We believe learning happens best when it is filled with love. Bones includes easy lessons that encourage parent child bonding. These conservation starters discuss the virtue of hard work, never giving up, managing loss, and personal identity value. Parents and caregivers can go beyond the story into meaningful conversation, practical life applications, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Optional prompts for sharing personal stories encourage parents to go deeper into important topics. Cute Character
Kids from around the world are falling in love with Buddy Bones! Buddy is a determined dog whose persistence pays off. Buddy will make kids laugh at his incredibly expressive face as he takes action by going on one adventure after another to find what he has lost. This yellow dog even has his own Buddy Blog of short humorous videos. The Story
Using humor and heart, Bones introduces you to Buddy, a lovable dog with a key to a treasure box. Then the inevitable strikes- he loses his key. Determined, Buddy will must spy for his key until he finds it. He digs and finds... a bone. He continues on, digging, swimming, visiting islands, sailing a pirate ship, climbing every mountain, and searching the farthest reaches of the earth, finding many more bones. Never giving up, Buddy finally finds his key. Buddy opens his treasure box to reveal a fun surprise ending. Bones brings the giggles and keeps the pages turning! *Free Audiobook! This book comes with a fun free musical audiobook that will have your kids laughing and dancing. Read by the author, Jolie Canoli, the audiobook includes expressive musical accompaniment, as well as an original song about the book! *Excellent book for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary grade children *Recommended for ages 2-5 and ages 6-8 *Children fiction for young readers *Funny Animal Story, a great beginner book for toddlers and up *Great comedy book for pet lovers *Action and adventure story, with a detective sleuth dog who won t give up *Includes questions developing social emotional intelligence and parent child bonding
Simple language, repetition, and colorful illustrations help beginning readers fall in love with reading! Written in first person, Buddy speaks to the reader in short, simple sentences. Words are repeated, giving confidence to kids learning phonics and and aiding sight word learners. Pictures include humorous details ensuring kids read the story again and again. Reading Comprehension and Conversation Starters
We believe learning happens best when it is filled with love. Bones includes easy lessons that encourage parent child bonding. These conservation starters discuss the virtue of hard work, never giving up, managing loss, and personal identity value. Parents and caregivers can go beyond the story into meaningful conversation, practical life applications, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Optional prompts for sharing personal stories encourage parents to go deeper into important topics. Cute Character
Kids from around the world are falling in love with Buddy Bones! Buddy is a determined dog whose persistence pays off. Buddy will make kids laugh at his incredibly expressive face as he takes action by going on one adventure after another to find what he has lost. This yellow dog even has his own Buddy Blog of short humorous videos. The Story
Using humor and heart, Bones introduces you to Buddy, a lovable dog with a key to a treasure box. Then the inevitable strikes- he loses his key. Determined, Buddy will must spy for his key until he finds it. He digs and finds... a bone. He continues on, digging, swimming, visiting islands, sailing a pirate ship, climbing every mountain, and searching the farthest reaches of the earth, finding many more bones. Never giving up, Buddy finally finds his key. Buddy opens his treasure box to reveal a fun surprise ending. Bones brings the giggles and keeps the pages turning! *Free Audiobook! This book comes with a fun free musical audiobook that will have your kids laughing and dancing. Read by the author, Jolie Canoli, the audiobook includes expressive musical accompaniment, as well as an original song about the book! *Excellent book for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary grade children *Recommended for ages 2-5 and ages 6-8 *Children fiction for young readers *Funny Animal Story, a great beginner book for toddlers and up *Great comedy book for pet lovers *Action and adventure story, with a detective sleuth dog who won t give up *Includes questions developing social emotional intelligence and parent child bonding
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Published December 3, 2018
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May 10, 2019
Great fun story and illustrations!
Bones by Homie Canoli is one of those books that kids will ask you to read over and over again. As the reader you won't mind at all! Very few words and a cute story. The illustrations are hilarious!
Bones by Homie Canoli is one of those books that kids will ask you to read over and over again. As the reader you won't mind at all! Very few words and a cute story. The illustrations are hilarious!
June 24, 2019
Bones is cute and funny. We read this at bed time and the ending even tickled me.
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October 22, 2025
I found a treasure
I know a lot about children's books. A lot ! I'm not easily impressed. This book is good on so many levels. I wish I knew more beginning readers so I could buy more. This will be a Christmas gift for those I do know ..
I know a lot about children's books. A lot ! I'm not easily impressed. This book is good on so many levels. I wish I knew more beginning readers so I could buy more. This will be a Christmas gift for those I do know ..
June 29, 2019
Buddy (dog) has a key on his lease that opens a box of treasure.
Oh, my goodness he lost the key, Now what?
Buddy decided to dig a deep hole to see if he could find it.
After several diggings he found the key opened the treasure box & guess what was in it?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written dog adventure book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great dog adventure movie, an animated cartoon, PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Oh, my goodness he lost the key, Now what?
Buddy decided to dig a deep hole to see if he could find it.
After several diggings he found the key opened the treasure box & guess what was in it?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written dog adventure book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great dog adventure movie, an animated cartoon, PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Think Voyage Publishing; BookBub; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
December 12, 2020
Plot Summary:
This book follows a loveable dog named Buddy on his adventure to find what is most dear to him, HIS BONES! Buddy has lost the key to open the treasure chest of all his favorite things. Early readers can go on an adventure with him as he sniffs, digs, and discovers throughout the book.
Personal response:
This is a perfect read for little ones who are just starting to pick up books. It uses simple language and repetition to enhance the audience’s experience. It is the perfect opportunity to teach young children about perseverance and never giving up.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was the conversation starters in the back of the book. This allows parents or teachers to engage in discussions about applying the story to real-life situations. I strongly believe that this book opens an opportunity for children to grow a strong relationship with reading and also bond with their parents or teachers in learning and discussion.
This book follows a loveable dog named Buddy on his adventure to find what is most dear to him, HIS BONES! Buddy has lost the key to open the treasure chest of all his favorite things. Early readers can go on an adventure with him as he sniffs, digs, and discovers throughout the book.
Personal response:
This is a perfect read for little ones who are just starting to pick up books. It uses simple language and repetition to enhance the audience’s experience. It is the perfect opportunity to teach young children about perseverance and never giving up.
One of my favorite aspects of this book was the conversation starters in the back of the book. This allows parents or teachers to engage in discussions about applying the story to real-life situations. I strongly believe that this book opens an opportunity for children to grow a strong relationship with reading and also bond with their parents or teachers in learning and discussion.
July 20, 2019
So, this book is just cute.
Yes, I'm a dog lover and that really helps, but still. This is so cute.
A dog and his treasure is a classic story. There's a ton of digging, a missing key, and bones along the way.
The illustration is simple, bright, and whimsical.
My young clients have enjoyed the story and so have I; several times.
Highly recommended as a cute picture book, bedtime or storytime story.
Yes, I'm a dog lover and that really helps, but still. This is so cute.
A dog and his treasure is a classic story. There's a ton of digging, a missing key, and bones along the way.
The illustration is simple, bright, and whimsical.
My young clients have enjoyed the story and so have I; several times.
Highly recommended as a cute picture book, bedtime or storytime story.
April 1, 2021
Easy Read
This colorful children’s book has a fun message. It features a determined dog trying to find his key that he lost after a fun time playing outside. Though not a lot of words, it does convey the import of the images that accompanies each word. The illustrations are colorful and matches the story beautifully. Definitely an enjoyable read.
This colorful children’s book has a fun message. It features a determined dog trying to find his key that he lost after a fun time playing outside. Though not a lot of words, it does convey the import of the images that accompanies each word. The illustrations are colorful and matches the story beautifully. Definitely an enjoyable read.
May 8, 2019
What a fun story! Along with excellent illustrations, this easy to read and understand story appeals to young readers and listeners. It lends itself to challenge the young mind to anticipate what could happen next.
May 11, 2019
Fun
I like how the book is narrated with how a dog might think- it reminds me of the dog from "Up". I would totally read this book in a funny voice to my daughters and I know they would get a kick out of it.
I like how the book is narrated with how a dog might think- it reminds me of the dog from "Up". I would totally read this book in a funny voice to my daughters and I know they would get a kick out of it.
May 8, 2019
This is not only a children book but also a parents book, a book that teaches parents how to read a children book and teach their children.
Vivid, simple illustration and storyline.
Vivid, simple illustration and storyline.
May 12, 2019
Awesome!!!!
My daughter and I absolutely love this story! We read it every day and look forward to the other books.
My daughter and I absolutely love this story! We read it every day and look forward to the other books.
May 22, 2019
Short and funny.
My 8yo and I laughter a lot! She gave it 5 stars. Lovely and funny images. We really liked. Expect something short and sweet.
My 8yo and I laughter a lot! She gave it 5 stars. Lovely and funny images. We really liked. Expect something short and sweet.
May 30, 2019
Fun
This was a fun quick read for my 6 year old and myself. It’s a great learning book for him, lots of site words and repetitiveness
This was a fun quick read for my 6 year old and myself. It’s a great learning book for him, lots of site words and repetitiveness
May 30, 2019
Very cute
Love it. As a grandparent I'm always looking for books that are quick and keep the kids' attention. Cute pictures
Love it. As a grandparent I'm always looking for books that are quick and keep the kids' attention. Cute pictures
June 3, 2019
Great Book
I loved the message of this book. What will the dog do with all those bones I wonder. Hopefully there will be a sequel.
I loved the message of this book. What will the dog do with all those bones I wonder. Hopefully there will be a sequel.
July 29, 2019
Good read for beginners
This was a good.book to read for a start to reading. The words are simple and the story is cute. We really liked it.
This was a good.book to read for a start to reading. The words are simple and the story is cute. We really liked it.
November 8, 2019
My son liked it a lot!
It was funny, interesting and drawings were cute. We enjoyed reading this silly dog story before bedtime. Letters are legible, which we appreciate!
It was funny, interesting and drawings were cute. We enjoyed reading this silly dog story before bedtime. Letters are legible, which we appreciate!
November 19, 2019
My 4 year old loves it!
My four year old enjoys this book so much. It’s requested daily! We can’t wait to read another of these wonderful books.
My four year old enjoys this book so much. It’s requested daily! We can’t wait to read another of these wonderful books.
January 30, 2020
the octopus returns in this read ...i did read "But Mom Said No" first, colorful illustrations, very cool. i hope to read more from this author soon ... maybe something soon from her?
May 17, 2019
This is a fun and cute story about a dog with a really good sniffer. Do you have a good sniffer? Jolie Canoli used humor to get young readers to read/listen to this humorous story.
Buddy is a good dog and on his neck has a key. It unlocks a treasure chest of good stuff. Buddy starts digging. He digs everywhere. Does he find the key? Will he get the treasure? Reading is the best way to find answers and treasure chests.
I found this book on a website for free for an honest review
Buddy is a good dog and on his neck has a key. It unlocks a treasure chest of good stuff. Buddy starts digging. He digs everywhere. Does he find the key? Will he get the treasure? Reading is the best way to find answers and treasure chests.
I found this book on a website for free for an honest review
May 8, 2019
Aw this was a cute children’s book that took 10 seconds to read. Within the very small amount of pages, this dog has gone on a lot of adventures to find his lost key for his treasure.
May 23, 2019
Bones is an adorable dachshund who wears a key around his neck. He vows not to lose it because it is the key to his treasure chest. Of course, Bones loses his key and must search frantically for it. He digs under the earth, swims under the sea, and travels to outer space. Will he find his lost key? What treasure lies inside the mysterious chest?
I particularly enjoyed the illustrations which appear animated. The text is simple and repetitive, as is appropriate for a Level 1 beginning reader. The teaching tips enhance comprehension and can be used by parents, teachers or librarians. Recommended for children of any age who are just beginning to read.
I particularly enjoyed the illustrations which appear animated. The text is simple and repetitive, as is appropriate for a Level 1 beginning reader. The teaching tips enhance comprehension and can be used by parents, teachers or librarians. Recommended for children of any age who are just beginning to read.
December 30, 2019
Cute. Easy book to read.
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