Life Is Good

Cam Higgins, Ariel Landy

• Publisher: Little Simon
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781534495371
• eBook ISBN: 9781534495395

In this charming sixth book of the Good Dog series, Bo has his first snow day!

One fine winter day, Bo experiences his first snow fall! Most of the animals on the farm know how to handle cold weather. But when he sees that the barn cats are freezing their tails off, Bo decides to lend a helping paw.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

1 A Cold Snap

There was something in the air. Something new, with a sharp, tangy smell. All of us could sense it.

The chicks were waddling a little faster. The sheep grew a bit fluffier. The pigs—well, they always eat… but for some reason, they started eating a lot more.

It all started one chilly morning when a wisp of white cloud blew right out of my mouth. I was outside with Wyatt and Imani, my human brother and sister, while they were doing their daily chores on the farm.

I stopped in my tracks as soon as I saw the first white puff. I was so surprised! It looked super yummy, so I opened my mouth wide. But it disappeared before I could bite it.

“Bo!” Imani laughed as she watched me chase the white puffs. “Silly dog, that’s your own breath. When it’s cold out, you can see your breath when you breathe out. Here, watch.”

Imani blew out a big white cloud that floated in the air. She looked like a fire-breathing dragon from one of those books she liked to read. Hmm, did this mean Imani could breathe real fire too? I hoped not!

“Looks like we’re in for a cold snap,” said Wyatt. “Maybe it will even snow!”

Imani jumped toward the sky and cheered. “Oooh, I sure hope so!”

Every once in a while, humans use a word I’ve never heard before. Like “spoon.” I learned that word last week when I got caught licking a spoon in the dishwasher. I was just copying what I saw them doing all the time, but Imani told me I was not allowed to lick spoons.

I also learned the word “socks” when I was a young pup. And here’s a secret: dirty socks might smell bad, but they taste amazing! Like spoons, I’m not supposed to eat them, either. But of course I still like to try!

And now I had a new word to learn: “snow.”

2 A Good Fancy Word

Snow, snow, snow… I said the word over and over again in my head. Was it a big thing? Was it small? Was it yummy? I really hoped it was yummy. Yummy things are the best!

As I wondered about this new fancy word, Wyatt and Imani went on their way about the farm.

I watched as they poured a mix of food scraps and grains into the trough for the pigs. My buddy Zonks was there, and I thought he might know about snow. I followed Imani and Wyatt over to his pen.

“Hey, Zonks,” I said. “Wyatt said it might snow!”

Zonks had perked up as soon as Imani and Wyatt walked over. “That’s cool,” Zonks said between bites. Then he said something else, too, but his mouth was full, so it came out really muffled. Pigs can be like that. A good breakfast is very i...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Chapter 1: A Cold Snap
• Chapter 2: A Good Fancy Word
• Chapter 3: Where Are You, Snow?
• Chapter 4: Snow Paws
• Chapter 5: Warm and Cozy
• Chapter 6: A Winter Wonderland
• Chapter 7: Ice to See You
• Chapter 8: Blizzard Blues
• Chapter 9: Safe at Home
• Chapter 10: Life Is Good
• ‘Barnyard Buddies’ Teaser
• About the Author and Illustrator
• Copyright