Floss

by Kim Lewis

Book Overview

Kids will flock like sheep to Floss the border collie.

Floss is a young border collie who belongs to an old man in a town and loves playing ball with the children in the park. The old man's son is a farmer and needs a new sheepdog to replace Nell, who has grown too old to work, so the old man decides to give his son Floss. Somewhere in her memory Floss knows about sheep and she soon learns how to be a sheepdog. But one day when Floss is on the hillside herding sheep, she sees the children playing with a new ball and can't resist joining in. Meanwhile the sheep escape -- and the farmer is very angry. Floss is put in the doghouse, while Nell rounds up the sheep. But after this Floss becomes a very good sheepdog -- although, when she has time, she still likes to play ball with the children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564022714
• ISBN13: 9781564022714
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 10.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Floss Who Loves Soccer

FLOSS IS A GREAT BOOK FOR KIDS THAT LOVE DOGS AND SOCCER... MY CLASS LOVED IT... GLENNA PRITCHARD

Life on the farm

My son enjoyed this book. He is a city boy and has never even visited a real farm. He enjoyed learning with Floss about how the dogs herd the sheep and watch over them. He also liked to "watch" Floss play soccer with the children. The illustrations are realistic and very beautiful.

A Treat For Dog Lovers

This short simple story of a young Border Collie learning her craft in English sheep country is beautifully illustrated and will win the hearts of any dog lover, particularly one lucky enough to know Border Collies themselves. When her elderly owner gives her to his son she must make the transition from a town dog with little responsibility to a working country dog. She longs to play with the farmer's children but her job keeps her busy. The artist's wonderful examples of canine body posture and facial expressions speak volumes. Check it out and discover how Floss adjusts to her new life. I think you'll really enjoy it as I did.

A beautiful children's story

Floss is a beautiful story fo young and old, particularly those that have ever owned or loved border collies. The illustrations are wonderful and will captivate young readers. A sotry that will be read time and time again

story about a border collie learning to herd sheep

Realistic story about a border collie that must learn control and focus in order to work as a sheep dog. Fun, easy reading for any child who loves dogs...especially fun for those who have or know a border collie!