Some Swell Pup
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1976

Some Swell Pup

Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak · Written by Matthew Margolis

Can two kids tame their unruly puppy before chaos reigns?

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32 pages· ~480L
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Bookroo's summary

A boy and a girl face chaos as their new puppy's wild antics push them to the brink. Frustration mounts until a wise passerby offers guidance, teaching them to embrace the puppy's spirited nature. Can they transform chaos into harmony and build a joyful bond with their furry friend? Discover the journey from despair to delight in this heartwarming tale of patience and understanding.

From the publisher

The wild and willful behavior of their new puppy drives a boy and a girl to anger, frustration, and near-despair before they learn how to handle the puppy and its natural ways

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
October 1, 1976
First published
January 1, 1976
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780374371340

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