My Old Pal, Oscar
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2016 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

My Old Pal, Oscar

By Amy Hest, Amy June Bates (Illustrator)

A boy's heart heals as a stray dog follows him, offering new hope.

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32 pages· 447 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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A young boy, grieving his lost pet, meets a persistent stray dog on the beach. As the puppy follows him, the boy grapples with his fear of loving again. Can this unexpected friendship mend his broken heart and bring joy back into his life? Discover a touching tale of healing and new beginnings.

From the publisher

After a young boy’s beloved pet passes away, he encounters an adorable stray dog on the beach. The boy tries to walk away and ignore the cuddly creature, but the puppy continues to follow him, undeterred. Though the boy is still dealing with the pain of his loss and feels afraid to care about a new pet again, as the two walk the sand together, the boy slowly opens himself up to the joy of having a new dog in his life and making peace with the past. New York Times bestselling Amy Hest and Amy Bates, the beloved team who created The Dog Who Belonged to No One, have created a touching story about new beginnings and how friendship and love have the power to heal.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
447
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~202L
Themes & topics
Books about lonelinessBooks about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about coping with deathBooks about pets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182149
Publication
Published
May 3, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419719011

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