I Am the Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

I Am the Dog

Written by Daniel Pinkwater · Illustrated by Jack E. Davis

A boy and his dog swap lives. Who gets the better deal?

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32 pages· 507 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD490L
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Bookroo's summary

Jacob and Max, a boy and his dog, decide to switch roles. Jacob experiences life as a carefree dog, while Max navigates the challenges of being a human. As they explore their new worlds, they must decide who truly has the better life. Will Jacob enjoy the simplicity of a dog's life, or will Max find joy in human adventures? This whimsical tale invites readers to ponder the grass-is-greener dilemma through a playful and heartwarming lens.

From the publisher

Jacob is the boy. Max is the dog. Until they decide to change places. Now Jacob gets to eat kibble, chase squirrels, and snooze, just like a real dog. Max brushes his teeth, goes to school, and plays video games, just like a real boy. The question is: Who has the better deal?Story maestro Daniel Pinkwater collaborates once again with the gifted illustrator Jack E. Davis for a boy-and-dog escapade that’s sure to set tails a-wagging.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
507
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
141246
Publication
Published
September 21, 2010
First published
October 7, 2009
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060555054
LCCN
2009030932

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