Big Dog... Little Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1973 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Big Dog... Little Dog

By P.D. Eastman (Author/Illustrator), Peter Anthony Eastman (Illustrator)

Two friends, Fred and Ted, go on a trip together and learn to appreciate their differences.

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48 pages· 419 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Fred and Ted are best friends despite their differences—one is big, the other little; one loves green, the other red. Together with Bird, they navigate playful adventures, proving that opposites can indeed be the best of friends. As they explore their world, will their differences bring them closer or drive them apart? Dive into this delightful tale of friendship and discover how these charming pups embrace their unique bond.

From the publisher

Meet best friends Fred (Big Dog) and Ted (Little Dog) in P. D. Eastman’s classic Beginner Book. Though one is big and one is little, and one loves green and one loves red, these pup pals–along with their helpful acquaintance, Bird–prove that opposites can be the very best of friends. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
419
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD250L
Themes & topics
Books about oppositesBooks about dogsBooks about best friendsBooks about friendshipBooks about travel
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6056
Publication
Published
May 27, 2003
First published
January 1, 1973
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375822971

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