Hingham Children Sign Up to Smooch a Pooch

Hingham children can practice their oral reading skills this week by reading aloud to a playful dog named Pike.

Kelly DelSignore, a Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who specializes in Animal-Assisted therapy will bring her schnoodle, Pike into the to listen to children read the book “Smooch a Pooch.”

The story-time is scheduled for Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Hingham Children’s Librarian Kathleen McGonagle said the event is designed to make early elementary school students practice their reading skills during the summer months.

Pike is a therapy dog from the Weymouth based Speech Circle and he often visits hospitals,  nursing homes and reads with kids. Last week, DelSignore and Pike read a story to Hingham children who got the opportunity to meet the friendly pup. DelSignore taught the kids the proper ways of petting a dog and she educated them about Pike who is a rescue dog that is a cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle.

On Thursday, the kids will get the opportunity to show off their reading skills to Pike. 

Any Hingham child who wishes to register for the library event should contact the Children's Department  at  781-741-1405.