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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011
Bone Dog
Written & illustrated by Eric Rohmann
A boy and his ghost dog face rowdy skeletons on Halloween night.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Gus is heartbroken after losing his dog, Ella, and Halloween feels empty without her. But when mischievous skeletons appear, Ella returns as a ghostly Bone Dog to help Gus confront them. Together, they navigate a spooky night, rediscovering the power of friendship and courage. Will Gus find the strength to face his fears with Ella by his side? This tale of loss and loyalty unfolds in a delightfully eerie Halloween adventure.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD510L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- July 19, 2011
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781596431508
- LCCN
- 2010045142
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