No Roses for Harry!
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1958 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

No Roses for Harry!

By Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)

Part of the Harry the Dirty Dog series

A dog tries everything to ditch an unwanted sweater.

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32 pages· 762 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Harry, the mischievous dog, is stuck with a sweater he despises—green with yellow roses. Determined to rid himself of this unwanted gift, he embarks on a series of hilarious antics. Just when it seems hopeless, an unexpected visitor offers a surprising solution. Will Harry finally be free of the sweater, or is he destined to wear it forever? Join Harry in this delightful tale of canine cunning and unexpected friendships, perfect for young dog lovers.

From the publisher

A classic picture book featuring the beloved Harry the Dirty Dog!Harry is the not-too-happy recipient of a handmade sweater, and what makes matters worse is that it’s a sweater with a pattern of roses. Harry does everything he can think of to get rid of that sweater. But when it seems like he’ll never lose the sweater, an unexpected visitor helps him solve his problem…This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog. Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children’s book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White’s 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don’t miss Harry by the Sea and Harry and the Lady Next Door. As Children’s Books and Their Creators said about all three books: There is a droll, seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories, a delicious mastery of everyday foolishness.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
762
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about petsBooks about clothingBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17541
Publication
Published
October 26, 1976
First published
September 17, 1958
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064430111

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