The Night I Followed the Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–10 · 1994 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Night I Followed the Dog

Written by Nina Laden

A boy discovers his ordinary dog leads a secret, extraordinary life at night.

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40 pages· 910 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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A boy believes his dog is just ordinary until he sees it jump from a limousine. Curious, he follows his pet into the night, uncovering a world of secret canine adventures. What thrilling escapades do dogs embark on while humans sleep? This whimsical journey reveals the hidden life of the coolest dog in town, leaving readers to wonder what their own pets might be up to after dark. Join the boy on this delightful romp and discover the unexpected surprises that await in the moonlit city.

From the publisher

“I have a dog. Nothing exotic or special, just an ordinary dog.” Or so this little boy thinks–until one morning, when he opens the door a little early and sees his dog jump out of a limousine. That night, he decides to follow his dog, and that’s when the fun starts, in a nighttime romp around town where he learns what adventures dogs get up to while their humans are fast asleep. A terrific read-aloud and true “comedic gem” (Parents’ Choice), Nina Laden’s story will have everyone captivated by the coolest dog around.

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Format
Pages
40
Words
910
Reading age
4–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about imaginationBooks about nightBooks about secret livesBooks about humor
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 14, 2017
First published
January 1, 1994
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452161341

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