The Digging-Est Dog (Beginner Books(R)) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Al Perkins (Author), Eric Gurney (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Beginner Books(R)

Illus. in full color. A dog who has to learn how to dig doesn't stop until he has dug up the whole town.  

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Illus. in full color. A dog who has to learn how to dig doesn't stop until he has dug up the whole town.  

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By Al Perkins, Illustrated by Eric Gurney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (August 12, 1967)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394800478
• ISBN-13: 978-0394800479
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 0.5 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Twenty-fiveyears later, I still can quote many of the lines!, March 8, 1999

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This review is from: The Digging-Est Dog (Beginner Books(R)) (Hardcover)

I'm delighted that this book is still in print! I read it over and over when my daughters were small. I enjoyed it as much as they did!

The first description on this page doesn't do the book justice. It's not just about a dog learning how to dig and he digs up the whole town. It's about getting carried away with enthusiasm. It's about accidentally making people angry. It's about rescue of the dog inspite of being angry with him. It's about forgiveness. It's also about the dog fixing what he messed up. His ACTIONS SHOW that wants forgiveness and he makes friends with the people (and other dogs) he accidentally made angry. It's about LIFE.

The rhyme, rhythm, humor, and illustrations are great! You can't miss this one!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT MUCH TO NOT LIKE ABOUT THIS ONE, April 4, 2007

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This review is from: The Digging-Est Dog (Beginner Books(R)) (Hardcover)

This is probably one of the best, and certainly one of the most favoriet books(for those who have read it) written for children over the past several decades. The story is simply about a dog who is in a pet store (not a pound as several reviewers have stated who probably never actually read the book) and is purchased by a small boy. The dog, Duke, due to his being in a pet store has never learned to dig. Well it does not take long for him to learn and he does indeed becom the Digging-Est Dog around. Duke does get into trouble! The story is told through the dogs eyes and done in verse. This is a wonderful bed time story book and a great book to read to a class of children. I have yet to find a child who did not like it, which bottom line, is the best indorsemnt for any children's book. The illustrations are great as is the writing. Recommend this one highly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite-est Story!, September 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Digging-Est Dog (Beginner Books(R)) (Hardcover)

I loved this book when I was a kid and now my children are enjoying it themselves. The art is wonderful for young children and the rhyme holds their attention well. A good bed time story. "I was the happiest dad who ever turned, to a book from which to read he'd learned. My children are enjoying too, a beloved tale that when young I knew. My mother sat me on her knee so the Diggingest Dog I could see. And now I share the same with three."