The Doghouse
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 4–7 · 2008 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Doghouse

Written & illustrated by Jan Thomas

Part of the The Giggle Gang series

A ball goes into the doghouse and a series of animals try to retrieve it.

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48 pages· 157 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Mouse, Pig, Cow, and Duck face a dilemma when their ball lands in the ominous doghouse. As Mouse nominates each friend to confront the fearsome Dog, tension and hilarity rise. But what secrets does the doghouse truly hold? This playful tale of courage and unexpected friendship will leave young readers laughing and guessing until the end.

From the publisher

Mouse, Pig, Cow, and Duck are playing a carefree game of ball when (horror of horrors!) their ball gets kicked into . . . THE DOGHOUSE. Who will risk a run-in with scary Dog to get it back? Hysterical high anxiety ensues as Mouse volunteers each animal to do the dirty work—but you’ll never believe what’s really going on in the doghouse!

With Jan Thomas’s fun, fresh art and priceless animal expressions, this timeless tale of fear and friendship will have young readers howling.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
157
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~39L
Themes & topics
Books about making friendsBooks about facing fearsBooks about dogsBooks about friendshipBooks about feeling scared
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.7
F&P level
~B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
123074
Publication
Published
June 19, 2018
First published
September 1, 2008
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544850033

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