We Want a Dog
We Want a Dog
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We Want a Dog

Written by Lo Cole
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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
4
Words per page
AD230L
Lexile measure
Jun 8, 2021
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See if you can spot your own beloved pet in these funny pups! (And don’t miss the surprise for cat lovers at the end.) Makes a great gift for dog owners and kids alike.We want a dog! What kind of dog…?This hilarious rhyming texts takes us through twenty-seven unexpected and amusing varieties of dogs that one could have, like one that begs, one that sheds, one that rips things into shreds. And while the book is sure to delight any dog lover, the narrator’s choice at the end will make readers laugh out loud! See how many of these lovable and amusing pups you can recognize from your own life.Perfect for: Gifts for anyone who has recently adopted a dog or rescue petKids who keep asking for a dogFans of Can I Be Your Dog? and funny books for kidsTWO STARRED REVIEWSTogether text and art will garner giggles for this perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending!–Kirkus Reviews[The] rapid-fire controlled descriptions of minor canine chaos will entice audiences and novice readers alike… Youngsters will adore following along with the sharply characterized dogs and bouncy rhyme.–BCCBAlso by Lo Cole: Ten on a TwigTen in a Hurry

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781728238173
    Publication Date
    June 8, 2021
    Publisher
    Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
    Original Publication Date
    June 8, 2021
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    4
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021018119
    Lexile® Level
    AD230L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~H
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~1.9

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