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I Like to Be Little
Ages 4–8 · 1966
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1963 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Quarreling Book
By Charlotte Zolotow, Arnold Lobel (Illustrator)
Part of the Charlotte Zolotow Book series
A little dog sparks a chain of happiness, reversing a cycle of gruffness.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 142 ratings
32 pages· 626 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a world where gruffness spreads from person to person, a little dog becomes the unexpected hero. With a wag of its tail, it starts a chain reaction of happiness, challenging the cycle of anger. Can this small act of joy transform an entire community? Discover how one dog's simple gesture can change hearts and inspire emotional growth.
From the publisher
‘Gruffness and anger is passed along from person to person until a little dog starts a chain of happiness that reverses the trend. [A] pleasant picture book [that touches on] emotional maturity.’ –ALA Children’s Services Division.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 626
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 870L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 30644
Publication
- Published
- May 12, 1982
- First published
- January 1, 1963
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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