America’s Favorite Hero Dog

In Dog Diaries: Stubby, the dog himself shares the story of his life in a dramatic, first-person format. Perfect for a read-aloud.

For even more learning extension options for this story, check out this post on the Storyworks Ideabook for some great ideas!

Want to learn about a modern working dog? Make your own paired texts with this Word Power feature from Storyworks. It’s about a dog named Piper who has a very important job at a Michigan airport.

Sgt. Stubby is coming to the big screen in April! Watch a trailer for “Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero” here, and find a treasure trove of Stubby info and activities here.

Fun fact: According to this article from San Antonio Magazine, when it’s time for military working dogs to retire, lots of families want to adopt them. There’s so much demand, people usually wait for more than a year for a dog to become available!