The Dog Who Had Kittens
The Dog Who Had Kittens

The Dog Who Had Kittens

Written by Polly Robertus & illustrated by Janet Stevens
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4 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
550L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 1991
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A basset hound is miserable until he adopts some kittens. Baxter the Basset Hound comes to the aid of some kittens when their mother disappears one afternoon. Winner Of: Colorado Children’s Book Award Young Hoosier Picture Book Award Nevada Young Readers Award Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award

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      Janet Stevens

      Janet Stevens is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Tops & Bottoms, a Caldecott Honor Book. With her sister and co-author, Susan Stevens Crummel, she created the acclaimed best-sellers The Great Fuzz Frenzy, Help Me, Mr. Mutt!, The Little Red Pen and more. She is also the illustrator of the Epossumondas books, written by renowned storyteller Coleen Salley. Janet Stevens lives in Colorado. Visit her online at janetstevens.com.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780823409747
    Publication Date
    January 1, 1991
    Publisher
    Holiday House
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1991
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    90039174
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    39003023
    Lexile® Level
    550L
    Scholastic Level
    M
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    6261
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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