Good Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Good Dog

Written and illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld

A stray puppy's misadventures lead to a chance to prove he's a true friend.

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32 pages· 215 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A stray puppy follows a kind girl into town, causing chaos and earning a 'bad dog' label. Lost and nearly run over, he faces rejection until a forgotten doll in the park offers him a chance to show his true loyalty. Can this misunderstood pup prove he's a good dog after all? Discover a heartwarming tale of friendship and redemption, perfect for young readers.

From the publisher

This charming picture book—from the author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened and Little Bunny Foo Foo: The Real Story—follows an adorable stray puppy who exemplifies what it truly means to be a “good dog.” When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands himself into all sorts of trouble. He gets lost. He’s nearly run over. And he gets chased out of a bakery for being a “bad dog.” But when the pup and the girl reunite in the park and she leaves behind her favorite doll, the puppy has a chance to prove just what a good dog he really is! This heartwarming story told with bold, beautiful illustrations and sparse text is a perfect read-aloud book and great for beginning readers. Families who enjoyed Kelly DiPucchio’s bestselling Gaston, Patrick McDonnell’s lovable characters, and Mike Twohy’s award-winning Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! will fall in love with Cori Doerrfeld’s Good Dog.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
215
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about good behaviorBooks about dogsBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteemBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 7, 2018
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062662866

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