I Always Wanted One
I Always Wanted One
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I Always Wanted One

Written by Olivier Tallec
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3 - 6
Reading age
32
Page count
560L
Lexile measure
Aug 18, 2020
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This is the classic story of a boy and his best friend but with a twist! Told from the perspective of the dog, this book is a hilarious, touching and fresh take on the relationship between a boy and his dog, or in this case, a dog and his boy. He had always wanted one ever since he was little… He might not be the one he would have picked himself. He has some strange habits, eats weird food and disappears for hours of the day. But he is perfect really, in his own way. This beautifully illustrated tale tells the story of a dog and his boy, charting their friendhsip in charming rhyming couplets as they navigate the world together. Written and illustrated by the wonderfully talented Olivier Tallec, this is book would make the perfect story for a child with a furry best friend.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780711255296
    Publication Date
    August 18, 2020
    Publisher
    Words & Pictures
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 6 years
    Lexile® Level
    560L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.7

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