Dogku
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Dogku

By Andrew Clements, Tim Bowers (Illustrator)

A stray dog seeks a forever home. Will he find it?

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40 pages· 247 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A stray dog wanders into a family's life, charming the kids with his wagging tail and hopeful eyes. As he enjoys a bath and scraps from the table, the question looms: will Dad let this lovable pooch stay? Told in haiku, this heartwarming tale explores the journey of a dog in search of a home, leaving readers to wonder if this furry friend will finally find his place.

From the publisher

A tale in haikuof one adorable dog.Let’s find him a home. Wandering through the neighborhood in the early-morning hours, a stray pooch follows his nose to a back-porch door. After a bath and some table scraps from Mom, the dog meets three lovable kids. It’s all wags and wiggles until Dad has to decide if this stray pup can become the new family pet. Has Mooch finally found a home? Told entirely in haiku by master storyteller Andrew Clements, this delightful book is a clever fusion of poetry and puppy dog.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
247
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD300L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.1
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
116212
Publication
Published
June 26, 2007
First published
January 1, 2007
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689858239

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