Spare Dog Parts
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Spare Dog Parts

Written by Alison Hughes · Illustrated by Ashley Spires

A dog is made from leftover parts and becomes a perfect companion.

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32 pages· 305 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD570L
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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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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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