Dear everyone.

Dear everyone. I'm reposting my story since apparently there is something wrong with the one I originally posted and I can't read people's comments. Very frustrating. Could anyone leave a test comment in the Word document, just to make sure it works this time, and let me know in a comment below this post, so that I can open the document and check if it's there?

Dear All,

Here's the link to my story with the working title "Toby saves Teddy". I'm open to any other suggestions.
I would love to hear from you - how relevant is the story in your countries and would you be willing to discuss this topic with your students? In Greece, the atrocity of dog abuse is something we experience every day. (BTW, at the moment, I feed many strays, but I'm taking a special care of two lovely 4-month-old puppies and I'm desperately looking for families and homes for them. So, if you know sb who is willing to adopt, contact me.) See, this is my reality, and I feel that I must do much more than just feed, give water and find a home for a couple of strays when millions of them need help. People in Greece need to get educated, and the best way is to reach the very little ones and shape their attitudes from the start.
Sorry for all the talking, but I just can't stop when I bring up the subject.
Looking forward to reading your feedback.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rOr4-SDhWwOv-S8ru-xSIqAIqnWb35hB/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rOr4-SDhWwOv-S8ru-xSIqAIqnWb35hB/view?usp=sharing

Comments

  1. Wilma LuthSeptember 10, 2018 at 9:18 AM

    Lovely story! I've added comments to your document.

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  2. Margarita KosiorSeptember 13, 2018 at 2:35 PM

    Wilma Luth Thank you for your comments. I'll prepare a new draft with some of the illustrations and post it soon.

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  3. Kate Cory-WrightSeptember 28, 2018 at 3:42 PM

    Lovely story!

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  4. Kate Cory-WrightSeptember 28, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    My only concern, Margarita, was about a little boy not having a clue and taking a dog home. I know it’s intended positively, but could it also be seen as a bad example of what to do? (Maybe the boy could visit him every week with food instead?) Just a thought. X

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  5. Margarita KosiorSeptember 28, 2018 at 3:52 PM

    Kate Cory-Wright Hmm, but the mum is there and she tells him that a dog is not a toy and that there are many responsibilities. I get your point, but I also believe that visiting and giving food and water is very little when compared to taking to the vet, taking for a walk, showing love and providing essential care... The plan is that there will be a dog adopted in every story of the series. And there will be a similar pattern - kid in trouble, dog helping, mum/dad reminding the kid of the many responsibilities, adoption. I would love to hear if anyone else had similar concerns, though... Thanks! :)

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