Welcome to Litsy!

Since this book was about a dog, trying to find his calm, I would use this book to help with my student social emotional development as a whole class lesson.

“A welcome list of someplace new”

“here, a pup can run“

It could be a fun idea to have children infer a story from the pictures on one read-through!

I love this book. It has few words and phrases, but the illustrations tell the story so well even without the words. The art is incredible and in-depth. A cute story about a cute dog overwhelmed by the noise and bustle of the city in summer. He and his owner visit the beach to cool (and calm) down.

“Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you never expect.”

I think this book could be used in the classroom to teach about creativity and realizing the little moments in life and how everything is a part of your own personal journey

this story talks about a hot dog who talks about his journey of exciting encounters. It talks about the themes of friendship and the joys of having adventures. The hot dog meets many characters along his journey and teaches the idea of stepping outside your comfort zone.

This book was really cute and the illustrations were awesome. I love the storyline and it's about a dog which makes it so much better.

Caldecott

“But the beach—ah, the beach—is a place to breathe deep, dig holes, chase seagulls, and finally... just be.“

Hot Dog by Doug Salati follows a city dog escaping the chaos for a peaceful beach getaway. The story‘s vibrant illustrations capture the shift from the hectic city to the soothing shore. This heartwarming tale highlights the healing power of nature and the need to take breaks to recharge and find tranquility.

Hot Dog by Doug Salati, the 2023 Caldecott Medal winner, tells the story of a city dog finding peace at the beach. The illustrations contrast the bustling city with the tranquil shore, using soft colors and textures to capture the mood. The book‘s message emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and reconnecting with nature to relieve stress and find calm.

Published in 2023, the book follows a dog that roams around the busy city waiting for the chance to run. Once he finally is at the beach, the dog can finally be a dog. The words are short but descriptive to make it feel like the reader is in the city. The pictures are busy to display the city environment. My favorite quote is when the dog says they will have sweet, ocean dreams to show his appreciation for the different places he travels to.

I thought this was such a cute summer story about a dog and its owner with what it looks like living in New York City

The dog was simply too hot and the owner tried many different ways of transportation to get the dog away. They ended up at the beach. The dog and the owner had a great day together.

“a welcome whiff of someplace new”

I‘m going to be a star!” This line reflects the hot dog's aspiration and excitement about its dream, embodying the theme of pursuing one's goals and embarking on a new adventure.

I would use this book to create discussions in the classroom about dreams and identity.

Hot Dog by Doug Salati was published in 2023 and won the Caldecott Award. This book goes through the story of a dog who wants to become a superhero. The book features vibrant illustrations and a playful narrative that captures the journey of the hot dog as it strives to find its place in the world.

“Moon rises, skyline shimmers“

This would be a really good book when learning about different places. (Cities versus the open beaches.) You could also do a beginning, middle, end writing activity on where the dog travels!

Hot Dog by Doug Salati - 2023 Caldecott Medal
This book is so fun with child like imagery! I really enjoyed how the book took you trough an adventure and two different atmospheres with the city and the beach. It really explained how both were lovely in there own special way!

“unfolding sky, a salty breeze, welcome whiff of someplace new“

This book includes a lot of rhyming words so this would work well in a classroom to have students identifying rhyming words and build vocabulary!

A cute and funny little story of a dachshund who wants to spend his summer out on the beach instead of the crowded city. The pictures throughout the book are also so beautifully illustrated, especially the last page with the dog and seals!

“Moon rises, skyline shimmers. Sun sinks down, swallowed by the sea.“

I would link this book to teaching by having the students analyze the pictures and explain in their own words how the dog might feel in those situations. This can promote social emotional learning while showing comprehension of the book.

In the 2023 Caldecott winning book, Hot Dog, it shows an interesting art style. The movement within the images are inspiring and promotes a calming art style. The book is about a dog going through life in different settings. For young readers, this can show how the simplicity in life can be exciting and different.

“ too close! too loud! too much!”

Could be used in a classroom to group vocabulary for words like “shimmer”. You could also challenge students to identify the rhyming words within the text.

Week 1: Caldecott Winner! This book was cute but didn‘t provide many educational views. May be good for beginning reader with the short sentences and often rhyming word. Not much of the story to the book, but it does dive into how the dog feels. Published May 24, 2022.

“won't move one bit.“ Stopping here and asking students what will happen next would be a fun way to work on predicting and using previous context clues to figure out what happens next.

Having students predict what they think will happen next would be a fun activity and skill to work on while reading this book.

Hot Dog by Doug Salati, 2022. A Caldecott Award Winning Book. This beautiful book reminds me somewhat of a graphic novel, with its bold dark lines/outlines. The book follows a dog who is getting fed up with the hot, busy summer in the city. Children of all ages would enjoy following along with the dog's journey.