Officer Buckle and Gloria
Written and Illustrated by Peggy Rathmann
Genre: Picture Book
Sub-genre: Picture Storybook
Themes: Teamwork, jobs, embarrassment, encouragement, humor!!
Primary Characters: Officer Buckle, his police dog Gloria
Secondary Characters: School children (particularly a little girl named Claire), the school principle, other police officers
Published on September 28, 1995 by Putnam Juvenile
Awards: Caldecott Medal, 1996
This book is simply ADORABLE!! When we read it in class, and later as I read it aloud with the little girl I babysit, I couldn't help but laugh out loud! Officer Buckle's trying times at work teach us that we all go through a rough patch from time to time, but the important thing is to believe in yourself and keep trying your best. Gloria's presence in the story makes for a light-hearted and terribly funny addition to the story of Officer Buckle's career in law enforcement. I would use this book in a class of early to middle elementary school grades, perhaps even just for a bit of "comic relief" after a long day. =)
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