Big-Enough Anna: The Little Sled Dog Who Braved the Arctic

Big Enough Anna is a winner all around. The message is encouraging without being patronizing or syrupy; the illustrations will draw in even children who might think dogs are a little bit scary; and the story itself is full of a sense of daring and adventure and, most of all, the love between the musher/storyteller and her team of sled dogs. A great classroom unit could be built around this book, using the adult/teen version of the same story (Alone Across the Arctic) for additional background info or activity inspiration. (Both books could be read by a teacher in a weekend.) You will fall in love with Anna and all the dogs, and be cheering for them throughout all 3,000 miles of their expedition!

I picked this book up at the library for an elementary school where I work that was doing a section on sled dogs and the Iditarod. I liked it so well I bought a copy for my own collection. The story is a great adventure, the illustrations are simple and powerful and children will be fascinated that it is true. I loaned it to a friend who loves dogs and children's books and now she needs her own copy, too.

One of my jobs at our local library is to read stories to young children, sometimes also at elementary schools. I recently read this story to the 1st,2nd, 3rd and 4th graders and it received rave reviews. One teacher had each of her students draw a picture of his or her favorite story, and 25 of the 30 drawings were of Anna , the amazingly brave little sled dog. The illustrations were beautiful and large enough for groups of children to see them , while the text had a good amount of drama that held their interest.

Great book! Fun for my little one!

My daughter loves this and the other Pam F. Kids sled dog book! Great art, story, and wonderful role model for young ones.

It is the true story of Pam Flower's sled dog. She told it to our school children when she visited. Wonderful story of bravery!

Good book

Love it...