This Old Dog
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

This Old Dog

By Martha Brockenbrough, Gabriel Alborozo (Illustrator)

A girl and an old dog find joy in life's slow moments.

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40 pages· 404 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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In a fast-paced world, a little girl and an old dog discover a unique bond. As she takes her first steps, they explore the world at their own pace, savoring every moment. This heartwarming tale celebrates the special connection between young and old, inviting readers to slow down and cherish life's simple pleasures. Will their shared journey teach others the value of taking it slow?

From the publisher

When so much of the world is new, you want to go slowly. to stop and enjoy everything; hills to roll down, perfect-sized rocks, trees that seem to whisper their thoughts. It’s the same when you’re much, much older, and every time ‘round the seasons seems precious. Yet the folks in the middle (we know who we are) are always rushing, rushing, rushing. Appointments to make, trains to catch, places to be, FAST. That’s what makes the bond between old dog and the little girl so special. From the time she takes her first steps, old dog finds someone - at last! - who wants to go at the same pace he does. To walk with everywhere, through this wide, wonderful world. A love song to the bond between young and old, this book will make you want to sit right down and read to someone you care about.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
404
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about new babiesBooks about familyBooks about toddlersBooks about human-animal relationships
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781646140107

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