My Dog Smudge
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

My Dog Smudge

Written and illustrated by Sujean Rim

A dog makes strange sounds. Can animals decode his message?

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24 pages· 189 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

Smudge, an ordinary-looking dog, makes extraordinary sounds that puzzle his human companion. Together, they visit various animals, from cows to bees, seeking answers. Each creature is as confused as the last. As they lift flaps to reveal barnyard friends, the true meaning behind Smudge's unique language unfolds. What message is Smudge trying to convey without words? Discover the heartwarming truth in this delightful journey of love and understanding.

From the publisher

Smudge the dog and his girl visit animal after animal trying to identify the strange sounds Smudge makes in this novelty book with lift-the-flaps that proves you don’t need words to show you love someone. Smudge looks like an ordinary dog but rather than woof, bark, or bow-wow, he makes rather extraordinary sounds. His human can’t tell what language he’s speaking, so she decides to consult other animals. From a cow to a pig to a busy bee, everyone is just as baffled by Smudge’s noises. But perhaps what really matters is not the language Smudge speaks but what he’s saying. Little ones can lift flaps to reveal each barnyard animal and, ultimately, find out what Smudge has been trying to communicate all along.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
189
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 16, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665970952

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