The Outside Dog (An I Can Read Book) [Library Binding]

Charlotte Pomerantz (Author), Jennifer Plecas (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: An I Can Read Book

I Can Read Books are widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers. Inaugurated with Else Holmelund Minarik'S LITTLE BEAR, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles that include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction, and humor. Featuring the finest authors and illustrators, I Can Read Books introduce children to the joy of reading independently.

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Her grandpa is adamant--Marisol may not have a dog, even though there are numerous strays on their Puerto Rican hillside; dogs have ``fleas and ticks and who knows what.'' Marisol doesn't complain, but bit by ingenuous bit she negotiates. This particularly appealing pooch, she alleges, has no fleas, so he can be petted. Soon the dog has a name, while permission to give him scraps leads inevitably to the purchase of dog food. When ``Pancho'' goes missing, Grandpa's concern equals Marisol's; and in the end, when Grandpa makes one last decree--Pancho, now firmly established, is to be an outside dog, he says--readers will guess it will endure no longer than his others. The naturally cadenced story includes a few Spanish words, nicely defined in context and in a pronouncing glossary. Plecas's expressive, simply rendered illustrations are in the same amiable spirit as the text. Pancho's insinuation into this affectionate family of two is charming. (Easy reader. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A perfect example of what an easy reader can be when thought and heart are put into a story." -- --ALA Booklist --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 62 pages
• Publisher: Harpercollins (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060247835
• ISBN-13: 978-0060247836
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,876,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a grandfather's love, May 6, 2001

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Mrs. Soh (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Outside Dog (An I Can Read Book) (Library Binding)

Marisol and her grandfather really caught my daughter's attention. My daughter is only 3 years old but was enraptured by the story because she could relate to Marisol and her love for her Abuelito and how he cares for her to let her have the dog in the end. My daughter loves her own "Ah Kong" (grandfather in chinese)and I think this easy to follow story lets her see into another child's love for their grandfather and value his guidance and how a grandfather cannot stand to see their grandchildren unhappy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter's overwhelmingly favorite book as a child, October 16, 2007

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Outside Dog (I Can Read Book 3) (Paperback)

This book is so good, I grew to hate it. Years ago, when my daughter was young, I checked it out of the local library. After that, every night for over two months, she wanted me to read it to her. I renewed it several times and when I wanted to turn it in, she always insisted that I check it out again. Finally, I had to be the stern parent and told her that she needed to share the book and other kids were not getting the chance to read it.
Marisol is a young girl in Puerto Rico who wants to adopt a stray dog, but her grandfather says no. At first, she is allowed to feed the dog table scraps and she can pet it, as long as it stays outside, hence the title of the book. However, the inevitable happens and the dog becomes an integral part of their family.
The wording and prose captivated my daughter over and over again. It kept her interest longer than any other book I ever read to her. Given that the list contains several hundred books that is very high praise.

4.0 out of 5 stars I pretty much liked it, November 16, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Outside Dog (I Can Read Book 3) (Paperback)

I've been reading "The Outside Dog" in my book club. I give this book 4½ stars because it is intresting. I pretty much liked it. The book is about a girl in Puerto Rico who wanted a dog witch was a mutt, but her Grampa thoght it had ticks, fleas and who knows what. This story reminded me about Charlotte's Web.
If you like stories about Puerto Rico or stories about mutts you should try this book.
by Caitlin
Grade 2