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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
I Am the Dog
By Daniel Pinkwater, Jack E. Davis (Illustrator)
A boy and his dog swap lives. Who gets the better deal?
3.6/5 Goodreads · 310 ratings
32 pages· 507 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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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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The fine print
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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