The Barking Ballad
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

The Barking Ballad

Written & illustrated by Julie Paschkis

A dog and cat form an unlikely friendship after an accident.

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32 pages
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In a lively town, a cheerful dog and a kindly cat form an unexpected bond. When the dog gets injured, the cat's care sparks a friendship that fills the streets with joyful barks and a single meow. Can this duo's harmony inspire the whole town? Join their musical adventure and discover the power of friendship in unexpected places.

From the publisher

With a woof and meow and a bow-wow-wow, kids can bark along to this lively, luminously illustrated interactive picture book about a dog and the cat who befriends him. A cheerful dog and kindly kitty became friends true and rare. Bark along to join the ditty of this unlikely pair. When the dog gets hurt and the cat helps him recover, the two become fast friends. And soon, the town is filled with the ballad of a hundred barks–and one small meow.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animal soundsBooks about catsBooks about dogsBooks about sounds or noises
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
October 5, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534492608

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