If I Were a Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2021

If I Were a Dog

By Joanna Cotler

Explore the playful bond between a girl and her dog, revealing shared emotions and connections.

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32 pages
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A young girl imagines life as a dog, exploring emotions like silliness, patience, and joy. Through her playful bond with her canine friend, she discovers the shared experiences between humans and animals. What does it truly mean to be a dog—or a person? This heartwarming tale invites readers to ponder the similarities that unite us all, sparking conversations about empathy and understanding. Dive into a world where the lines between human and animal blur, celebrating the universal language of friendship and emotion.

From the publisher

A sweet treat for dog lovers. –Kirkus Reviews

A beautiful picture book that illustrates the relationship between a young girl and her canine best friend, written and illustrated by publishing legend Joanna Cotler.

If I were a dog . . .

I’d be silly or patient,

or happy or shy.

Sometimes I’d be grumpy.

Sometimes I’d be playful.

Just like me.

In a celebration of both what it means to be a dog and what it means to be human, If I Were a Dog shows us how much we all have in common–with each other, and with our animal friends.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD330L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about familyBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.4
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
April 27, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593116104

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