I Want 100 Dogs
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2023 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

I Want 100 Dogs

By Stacy McAnulty, Claire Keane (Illustrator)

A girl's dream of 100 dogs leads to unexpected challenges and a surprising lesson.

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40 pages· 220 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A young girl dreams of having 100 dogs, but her parents' questions reveal the chaos of such a pack. As she navigates the hilarious challenges of walking and housing so many dogs, she learns that sometimes less is more. Will she find the perfect pet in the end? This whimsical counting tale explores the joys and woes of canine companionship, offering a delightful twist on finding the right pet.

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In this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder–in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail–all the best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you can (literally) shake a stick at. A young girl proclaims, “I want 100 dogs.” In a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one question: Where will 100 dogs sleep? Our protagonist revises her request to 90 dogs. But how does one walk 90 dogs? A silly, subtractive counting tale and an over-the-top ode to the joys (and woes) of canine company, this sweet and surprising story proves that no matter how boundless your enthusiasm, when it comes to finding the perfect pet, sometimes less really is more. Written by bestselling author Stacy McAnulty and illustrated with vintage flair by Claire Keane, this clever and funny picture book will be a new favorite for readers and pet lovers everywhere–whether you have no dogs, one dog, or one dog too many! PERFECT FIRST-PET BOOK: Bursting with humor and charm, this is the book for any child who has ever longed for a pet (or ten . . . or twenty) and for families gently establishing realistic pet expectations. FUN AND FUNNY COUNTING BOOK: This fun-to-read picture book delivers the extra benefit of being a reverse counting book! Kids will delight in counting down the number of dogs in this clever tale that subtly demonstrates counting by tens. And, yes, you really can count the dogs on each page! GIFT-WORTHY: With its sweet, timeless humor and charming, vintage-style illustrations, this pet book makes a wonderful gift for children, teachers, and dog lovers of all ages.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
220
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about counting and numbersBooks about familyBooks about responsibility
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Book details

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Published
October 31, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781797214405

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