While speaking to students and teachers across America about September 11, 2001, and performing his 9/11 songs for them, Hank Fellows realized the need for a children's book that would explain this national tragedy in a way that would engage elementary and middle-school children. The result is "SIRIUS, THE HERO DOG OF 9/11". This 39-page soft-cover book, illustrated with 20 color child-friendly photographs, tells the true story of "Sirius", a police patrol dog who died in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. This book also contains a personal letter from Lieutenant David Lim, the police officer who patrolled with "Sirius," a personal letter from Hank Fellows, and the sheet music for Hank's song "The Spirit of America."
To view sample pages of "SIRIUS, THE HERO DOG OF 9/11", click here.
The cost of "SIRIUS, THE HERO DOG OF 9/11" is $20.00, which includes shipping and handling. If you would like this book PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED by Hank Fellows, at no extra charge, please print the person's first name on your order.
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"I read this book to my 4th grade students on 9-11. They were so engaged in the story. Great resource for teaching this tragedy to children."
Alaina N (Florida).
"I love this! I bought this to use in my 3rd grade classroom this year. I am so glad I did!! What an amazing resource! I will use it every year!"
Dala G (Illinois).
"This is an excellent resource. I love that it is told from a dog's point of view. My students loved it."
Monica P (North Carolina).
"My students loved this. Thanks. This will be part of my 9/11 curriculum."
Nan K (New Jersey).
"Great story. My students (boys and girls) were crying, but learned from it."
Brittany P (Texas).
"Amazing story. My 6th graders loved the hero side of the day instead of the "bad people" point of view."
Corinne O (Montana).
"My fourth graders were riveted by this story. Thank you so much for sharing it."
Kristen D (Ohio).
"This was perfect for my 4th grade classroom! It kept everyone's attention and there wasn't a dry eye in my room. My husband is a K9 officer and it was perfect to go from this story to having him talk with the class."
Danyalle S (Texas).
"Thank you for creating a product that my fifth graders can relate to. This was the perfect product to relay the devastation that occurred to my students who weren't even born then."
Kara C (Colorado).
"Super cute and smart way to approach a sensitive topic! Thanks for sharing!"
Celeste H (Florida).
"My kids loved this story. Several cried, but laughed too - very effective use of my time, since all of my students were born way after 9/11."
Monty M (Texas).
"Thanks - this was the best and easy way to discuss 9-11 with kiddos."
Judy L (Ohio).
"My class loved this!"
Nicolle M (Pennsylvania).
"This was such an outstanding resource for teaching and talking about 9/11 with 2nd graders. This is perfect!"
Glitter M (Maryland).
"Can't wait to use this next week!"
Staci B (Texas).
"This was such a sensitive way to learn about that day! My class was so engaged and had so many questions! Thanks!"
Amy W (Illinois).
