Harry the Dirty Dog
What's This Book About
Don’t miss Harry the Dirty Dog! This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn’t want a bath stands the test of time.Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates to take a bath. After a day of adventure, Harry gets so dirty that he no longer looks like a white dog with black spots. Now he looks like a black dog with white spots! Harry the Dirty Dog has become a classic, entertaining young readers for decades. Perfect for young fans of dogs…especially ones who also don’t always want a bath! This board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for little ones.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don’t miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry and the Lady Next Door. As Children’s Books and Their Creators said about all three books: There is a droll, seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories, a delicious mastery of everyday foolishness.
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Whether or not you grew up with it, this classic is worth adding to your library now. It's simple, brief, and just the right amount of silly. The mid-century illustrations are charming, and the addition of color in the newer edition makes them even more fun and more accessible to young children. It's perfect for a child who loves dogs--or just one that loves a fun story.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Gene Zion and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Bloy Graham have collaborated on several favorite stories about Harry: Harry by the Sea, Harry the Dirty Dog, and No Roses for Harry.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780060842444
- Publication Date
- January 24, 2006
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
- Page Count
- 34
- Words Per Page
- 14
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 63166148
- Lexile® Level
- 520L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~N
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~3.4
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