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Charlotte’s Web – A Timeless Treasure
“Why did you do all this for me?” he asked. “I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.” “You have been my friend,” replied Charlotte. “That in itself is a tremendous thing.” (Charlotte’s Web copyright 1952) Charlotte’s Web is one of the all time...
Website Launch Party
It’s been almost ONE month since our website launched, and we wanted to share with you some of the pictures from our launch party. It was really all about the dogs (isn’t it always?!), and they definitely had a great time. One of my personal favorite parts about the...
Johnny Appleseed
Happy Johnny Appleseed Day! Today we celebrate Johnny Appleseed. Johnny Appleseed is a legend that some mistake for a fictional character who wears a pot on his head. However, Johnny is indeed a part of history for he was born on this day 244 years ago! He was born...
Timeless Stories: The Little House
The Little House is Timeless I have enjoyed recollecting books from my past as I have prepared to write my blogs about “timeless” literature. Another book that I loved as a kid was the book The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton. I believe I was in third or fourth...
Minna and the Canine Club Book Preview
Hey kids! By now, you probably know that Minna is a fashionista and soon to be teacher to her canine friends, but did you know that she can talk?! Yep. Here she is sharing her very first book! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19JyduE_88c
Pilgrim Voyage
On this very day, in 1620, the Pilgrims left Plymouth, England aboard the Mayflower. One hundred and two passengers were aboard that ship headed for this New World. Now, a lot of you might already be yawning and ready to close down this tab on your browser because...
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Minna and the Canine Club’s blog! We are so glad you are here.
We believe that every child is a hero, and it is our hope is that our blog posts about our favorite dog characters (Minna, Blue, Maggie, and Clancy) will inspire kids and adults alike to be the best they can be. We love our dogs and we love books, so please join us in this adventure as we share some teaching tips and ideas, Minna’s recommended library books, Maggie’s Monday Message, Courage from Blue, and of course, Clancy’s favorite recipes for kids.
As Minna and the Canine Club would say, “Tails up, it’s time for an adventure!”
-Whimsical Writers
