A Snow Day for Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

A Snow Day for Dog

Written & illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A snow day turns into a rescue mission when a hat chase traps Dog in the snow.

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32 pages· 235 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Little Critter's snowy adventure takes a turn when his hat blows away, and Dog gets stuck trying to retrieve it. With Little Sister by his side, they must find a way to rescue their furry friend. Will teamwork and determination be enough to save the day? Dive into this delightful tale filled with humor and heart, perfect for young readers.

From the publisher

Join Mercer Mayer’s beloved characters Little Critter, Little Sister, and Dog on an action-packed snow day in this My First I Can Read! While Little Critter is playing outside in the snow, the wind blows his hat away. When Dog tries to get it back, he gets stuck in the snow. Oh no! It’s up to Little Critter and Little Sister to help. What will it take to rescue Dog?Full of Mercer Mayer’s signature humor and beloved familiar characters, this My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
235
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about snowBooks about dogsBooks about problem solvingBooks about winter
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 16, 2025
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063260764

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