Roy Digs Dirt
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Roy Digs Dirt

Written and illustrated by David Shannon

A mischievous dog loves dirt but dreads the bath after a skunk encounter.

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40 pages· 344 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD460L
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Bookroo's summary

Roy, a playful dog, lives for digging in the dirt, finding joy in every mess he makes. But when his adventures lead to a skunk spray, he must face his greatest fear: the bathtub. Will Roy's love for dirt outweigh the dreaded clean-up? Dive into his muddy escapades and discover the terror in every terrier.

From the publisher

Woof! Meet Roy, an adorable white dog who is wild about digging, digging, digging in the dirt!David Shannon’s picture books are loved for their endearing characters and laugh-aloud humor, and Roy’s charming naughtiness will remind readers of what they love about Shannon’s No, David!, a bestselling Caldecott Honor Book about a boy with a nose for trouble. Although it’s a smelly task for those who have to constantly bathe him, Roy’s happiness centers on his very favorite thing-dirt-and from sunrise to sunset, he burrows in it, rolls in it, and digs up buried treasures. There’s terror in every terrier, and when Roy runs into the house after being sprayed by a skunk, he faces the dreaded bathtub. Readers will see themselves in Roy’s childlike delight each time he makes the biggest mess ever.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
344
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
April 7, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338251012

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