Bone Dog
Bone Dog
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Bone Dog

Written and illustrated by Eric Rohmann
Hardcover
$16.99
$15.97
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD510L
Lexile measure
Jul 19, 2011
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One of School Library Journal’s Best Picture Books of 2011One of Horn Book’s Best Picture Books of 2011Ghost dogs and skeletons in a tall tale with a tender heart from the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of My Friend Rabbit.Gus doesn’t feel like doing much after his dog Ella dies. He doesn’t really even feel like dressing up for Halloween. But when Gus runs into a bunch of rowdy skeletons, it’s Ella–his very own Bone dog–who comes to his aid, and together they put those skeletons in their place. A book about friendship, loss, and a delightfully spooky Halloween.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781596431508
    Publication Date
    July 19, 2011
    Publisher
    Roaring Brook Press
    Original Publication Date
    July 19, 2011
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2010045142
    Lexile® Level
    AD510L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.4

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