DK Readers: Surprise Puppy (Level 1: Beginning to Read) [Paperback]

Judith Hodge (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: DK READERS

This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.

Jessica and Sam are thrilled to look after a friend's puppy. Is there a bigger surprise to come? For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text.

The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Brilliant."-Booklist" These books are fun to read. The stories...are well-written and focus on topics that interest kids."-Scripps Howard News Service "Dramatically written non-fiction series features eye-catching photographs."-Minneapolis Star Tribune --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (December 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789436248
• ISBN-13: 978-0789436245
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,476 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Early Reader > Dorling Kindersley Readers
  • #13 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Pets > Nonfiction
  • #15 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dogs > Nonfiction

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise Puppy, July 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: DK Readers: Surprise Puppy (Level 1: Beginning to Read) (Paperback)

This is a great book for young children thinking of getting a dog for a pet. It shows that taking care of an animal is lots of work as well as fun!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The fun and responsability of a pet!, October 1, 2007

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This review is from: DK Readers: Surprise Puppy (Level 1: Beginning to Read) (Paperback)

This engaging story for young children beginning to read will entertain and delight them as they see a pair of twins take care of a puppy as a favor for their Dad's friend. Wags, as the kids name him, turns out to be fun, playful, but lots of work! He has to be walked, fed, bathed and supervised so that he won't slip out the garden gate.

The children are surprised to discover that Wag's visit was really a test to see if they are ready to handle a dog, and they pass with flying colors, earning the respect of their parents and, of course, getting to keep the dog as part of the family.

Cute photographs and a "Picture word list," make Surprise Puppy a winner -- both fun and educational.