Mrs. Johnson's reading group just started the book,  No More Dead Dogs, by Gordon Korman. In the book, the teacher is fixated on dog stories.  This is the first time Mrs. Johnson has included this comical story in her reading program and the first time  Max, her dog, came in for a visit.  Max's visit offered inspiration.  While Max wasn't actually able to 'read', he provided some entertainment and acted as a snugly pillow.