Finders Keepers
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1951 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Finders Keepers

Written by Will Lipkind · Illustrated by Mordvinoff Nicolas

Two dogs battle over a single bone. Who will claim it?

3.4 Goodreads · 1,006 ratings
32 pages· 759 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 540L

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Bookroo's summary

Two dogs stumble upon a single bone, sparking a playful rivalry over who should own it. As they seek advice from passersby, their antics lead to unexpected twists. Can they find a solution, or will their friendship be tested by this bone of contention? Discover the humor and heart in their quest for resolution.

From the publisher

Two dogs find one bone and have difficulty deciding which of them owns it. “Here is a perfect combination of rollicking story and pictures that have strength, life and humor in every line.”–The Horn Book

Awards

Caldecott Medal (1952)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
759
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about dogs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
50486
Publication
Published
January 1, 1989
First published
January 1, 1951
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780156309509

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