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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Spare Dog Parts
By Alison Hughes, Ashley Spires (Illustrator)
A dog is made from leftover parts and becomes a perfect companion.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 126 ratings
32 pages· 305 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A little girl imagines her beloved dog, crafted from mismatched parts like a stumpy tail and drooly snout, forming the perfect companion. How did these odd pieces come together to create such a unique pet? Discover the heartwarming tale of a dog's creation and the celebration of what makes each pet special.
From the publisher
A stumpy tail, mismatched paws, a long, drooly snout and the biggest dog heart that ever beat. In a celebration of what makes a pet unique, a little girl imagines how an odd assortment of parts combined to make the perfect dog. With spare, inviting text from Alison Hughes and charmingly offbeat illustrations by award-winning illustrator Ashley Spires, this gorgeous picture book is sure to be an instant classic.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 305
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD570L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.7
- F&P level
- ~O
Publication
- Published
- January 26, 2016
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781459807044
- LCCN
- 2015944486
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