I read this book aloud to my children (ages 6, 4, 3 & 2), and I think it was a good read. He was a misfit kind of dog when he first came to us, mainly because Lily and Romeo hold a very special place in my heart and my relationship with Pudge is different. dog training. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Joe's previous red flock of chicken were eaten by a pack of dogs. The dog has protected her from weasels, skunks, dogs, and the white hens. The main theme of Along Came a Dog involves the need to be accepted. A suspense story for young readers revolves around a little red hen and the homeless dog who appoints himself her protector. Contact me for more information. When all the eggs were hatched, the dog led the little red hen and her five chicks back to the barn. However, Joe had a bad experience with dogs and took it away from the farm. I read this one aloud to my kids and really enjoyed it myself. I don't think many children would be able to read it themselves and stick with it. BRAND NEW, Along Came a Dog, Meindert De Jong, Maurice Sendak, Meindert Dejong, The long cold winter was over. 35 talking about this. See All. A lovely read! ALONG CAME A DOG By: Natalia Samora RATING The little red hen had chicks The dog realizes he really wants to live in the barn The little red hen has a problem !! Paperback / so