How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1997 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?

By Iza Trapani

A boy's quest for a dream dog leads to unexpected surprises and heartwarming discoveries.

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32 pages· 409 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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A young boy dreams of owning the waggely tailed dog in the pet store window, but he lacks the money to buy it. Determined, he embarks on a series of misadventures to earn enough, only to end up with less than he started. When he returns to visit the dog, it's gone, purchased for a special boy as a reward for his kindness. Who is this fortunate child? Discover a heartwarming tale of dreams, determination, and delightful surprises.

From the publisher

It is a sad moment when a young boy discovers he doesn’t have enough money to buy the waggely tailed dog he sees in the pet store window. Nothing but that waggely tailed pup will do as a pet for the boy, so he’s off to make some money to buy the dog of his dreams! Misadventures follow and by the end of the week the boy has less money than when he started. Thinking he will just say hello to the doggie in the window, the little boy finds the dog is gone. Someone else has bought the dog for a very special son to thank him for all the nice things he has done. Who could that lucky boy be? A story as irresistible as waggely tailed doggies and little boys.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
409
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about moneyBooks about petsBooks about songsBooks about perseverance
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~A
Scholastic level
K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
1451
Publication
Published
February 1, 2004
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781580890304

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