Fun-loving, happy-go-lucky Ernie seizes every moment of his summer dog day Follow him from the moment he wakes up until the moment he falls asleep as he lives it up swimming in the pool, bouncing on the trampoline, and chasing fireflies In addition to entertaining children with its vivid illustrations and descriptions of Ernie's day, The Dog Days of Ernie can be used to model and teach children grammatical structures. It's an excellent source for children learning to answer WH questions (who, what, where, when, why, how), and a fun format for children learning to verbally sequence their thoughts and ideas to retell the story.The Dog Days of Ernie is illustrated by Mike McCartney, an international dog cartoonist, who makes Ernie come to life with his skilled drawings and sense of humor.