Unlovable
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2001 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Unlovable

Written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino

A pug's fib risks his chance at friendship. Will truth ruin everything?

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32 pages· 531 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~380L
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Bookroo's summary

Alfred, a pug with tiny legs and a funny face, feels unlovable as he's teased by other animals. Desperate for a friend, he fibs to Rex, the new dog next door. But when the truth comes out, will Rex still accept him? Discover how Alfred learns the true meaning of friendship and self-acceptance in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Alfred and Rex talked for hours. Alfred said he liked sleeping in the sun, dog food, and scratching. Rex did too. Rex said he hated baths and going to the vet. Alfred did too. A little pug dog learns he’s lovable just the way he is. Alfred the pug dog thinks he’s unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat and the parrot and even the goldfish tease him. Then a new dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib about himself. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too? Dan Yaccarino has created a charming story about a little pug who learns the true meaning of friendship.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
531
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~380L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55843
Publication
Published
May 1, 2004
First published
January 1, 2001
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805075328

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