The Digging-est Dog
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1967 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Digging-est Dog

By Al Perkins, Eric Gurney (Illustrator)

Part of the I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

A dog learns to dig and unearths unexpected chaos in town.

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72 pages· 1,202 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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A curious dog embarks on a digging adventure, determined to master the art of excavation. But as he digs deeper, he unravels more than just dirt, turning the town upside down. Will he find what he's looking for, or will his newfound skill lead to unexpected chaos? Join this playful journey filled with colorful illustrations and simple words that make reading fun for young adventurers.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. A dog who has to learn how to dig doesn’t stop until he has dug up the whole town.& #160; & #160;

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
1,202
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about new experiencesBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about dogsBooks about redemptionBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
August 12, 1967
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800479

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