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Living a life full of fun and adventure is something many only dream about. But Honey, the poodle, has proven that she has had lots of adventures during her lifetime. Children across the nation are reading about Honey and falling in love with this adorable pet.
You have arrived at the website of Tom C. Greer, the author of the award-winning Adventures of Honey children's book series. While here, you can find out more about his beloved pet, leave a message for Honey, find out what’s new and get information on having the author visit your school. |
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The Story Behind the Stories |
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Since a child, Tom C. Greer has always loved dogs. After working in Hawaii for three years, he moved back home to Texas and started a career as a teacher. It was the fall of 1991, and Greer was living in his hometown of Texarkana, TX. He was staying with his mother at the time and surprised her one day by bringing home a big pasteboard box with a fluffy apricot poodle puppy inside. He dropped off the box at home and asked his mom to keep it while he went to work. While she was not too happy to see him bring home a dog, she knew he loved animals.
If you have read the first title in the Adventures of Honey series, A New Home for Honey, that story should look familiar. Greer recreated much of it in the beginning pages of his picture book that started what would become the first of many stories about Honey and her adventures. |
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Take some time to leave your thoughts on our message board about Honey's stories or to ask questions you might have. Maybe you have a suggestion for another fun adventure for Honey. |
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What's New or Upcoming with Honey |
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Tom C. Greer has just completed a guide for teachers to use with the first three titles in the Adventures of Honey series. He contracted with a curriculum specialist, Dawn Lozano from Corpus Christi, TX ISD, to write twelve dynamic lessons (four from each of the three titles) that teach a variety of objectives to students in elementary school. Most of the lessons are for lower elementary students (PK - 1), but they can easily be adapted for students in 4th or 5th grade. The guide covers all content areas, including English, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing. It also has the objectives written out based on education standards and provides assessment, enrichment and remedial activities. Because the lessons are centered on specific stories, the guide will mainly be sold as part of a package that includes a paperback or hardback copy of each title, but it can also be purchased separately for those who already have the series. |
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