Book Series · 6 Books

Harry the Dog Books

In order from Harry by the Sea to Harry and the Guinea Pig. Part of Matt Christopher Sports Classics.

The Harry the Dog series is a set of 6 picture books by Matt Christopher, published between 1956 and 2021. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 40 pages.

Harry by the Sea
The Dog That Stole Football Plays
The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter
The Dog That Stole Home
The Dog That Called the Pitch
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Harry by the Sea
Sale price
$1795
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

Harry by the Sea

By Gene Zion, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)

A wave turns Harry into a sea monster. Can he find his family on the crowded beach?

32 pages· 954 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Library Binding
Summary: Harry the dog seeks shade on a scorching beach day but ends up covered in seaweed after a wave crashes over him. Mistaken for a sea monster, Harry faces the challenge of finding his family among the identical beach umbrellas. Will he manage to reunite with them, or will he remain a misunderstood creature of the sea? Join Harry on this delightful adventure filled with humor and heart, perfect for young readers who love a good misadventure.
The complete set

Harry the Dog Series

6 books · Published 1956–2021

Series
Sale price
$1795

Harry by the Sea

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956

A wave turns Harry into a sea monster. Can he find his family on the crowded beach?

The Dog That Stole Football Plays

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1980

Can Mike's team win without their telepathic dog's guidance?

The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1988

A boy and his mind-reading dog must save the baseball game.

The Dog That Stole Home

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1993

Can Mike win the game without his telepathic dog's help?

The Dog That Called the Pitch

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1998

A boy and his dog find an umpire who hears their thoughts.

Harry and the Guinea Pig

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

A mischievous dog must find a lost guinea pig before facing the consequences.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Harry the Dog series?

There are 6 books in the Harry the Dog series. It began with Harry by the Sea in 1956, and the newest book, Harry and the Guinea Pig, was published in 2021.

What ages are the Harry the Dog books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Harry the Dog to life.

01

Daniel Vasconcellos

Author & Illustrator
02

Gene Zion

Author
03

Matt Christopher

Author
04

Margaret Bloy Graham

Illustrator
05

Bill Ogden

Illustrator

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