The Other Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2001 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Other Dog

By Madeleine L'Engle, Christine Davenier (Illustrator)

A dog navigates the chaos of a new baby at home.

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48 pages· 904 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In this delightful tale, a poodle faces the upheaval of a new baby entering the household. As the dog grapples with the changes, humor and charm unfold in unexpected ways. Will the poodle find its place in this transformed family dynamic? Discover the heartwarming journey of adaptation and acceptance, brought to life with wit and captivating illustrations.

From the publisher

Reissued in hardcover to coincide with the movie release of A Wrinkle in Time, here is a true tale of dog-meets-baby from Newbery Medal–winning author Madeleine L’Engle! Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s own poodle’s experience coping with a new baby in the house, this sprightly picture book presents a familiar domestic drama with an utterly charming new twist. Tongue-in-cheek wit, endearing illustrations, and a revealing author’s note make this a publishing event to celebrate!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
904
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD700L
Themes & topics
Books about new babiesBooks about dogsBooks about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about babies
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
47342
Publication
Published
May 1, 2018
First published
February 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452171890

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