Shoe Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Shoe Dog

Written by Megan McDonald · Illustrated by Katherine Tillotson

A shoe-chewing dog faces trouble and finds an unexpected ally.

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40 pages· 702 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Shoe Dog has a peculiar habit—he loves chewing shoes. But this quirky obsession lands him in hot water, threatening his place in the cozy home he cherishes. Just when things seem dire, a clever feline named Shoe Cat offers a surprising solution. Can Shoe Dog curb his shoe-chewing ways and keep his beloved home? This delightful tale, filled with lively illustrations, is perfect for pet lovers and anyone who enjoys a heartwarming story of friendship and problem-solving.

From the publisher

Shoe Dog loves to chew…well, shoes! But when his choice of chewables leads to trouble, a feline friend has a purr-fect solution. Shoe Dog likes to chew. And chew and chew. But he doesn’t chew a boring old bone. Not a squeaky old toy. Not a smelly old sock. Nope. Shoe Dogs chews…well, take a guess! Chewing shoes poses a problem, however, and Shoe Dog needs help to solve it. Good thing there’s…Shoe Cat! With illustrations so lively that Shoe Dog nearly scurries off the page, this is an irresistibly adorable read-aloud ideal for pet owners and animal lovers alike.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
702
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165776
Publication
Published
March 25, 2014
First published
March 1, 2014
Publisher
AtheneumRichard Jackson Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781416979326
LCCN
2012051499

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