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

Al Perkins , Eric Gurney
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

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August 12, 1967 3 - 7 yearsBeginner Books(R)340L (What's this?)
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.  

About the Author

Al Perkins, Illustrated by Eric Gurney --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  • 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 0.4 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This book also became one of my sons favorites - I bet because I read it to him all the time. Katherine Skorupski  |  16 reviewers made a similar statement
The kids love this book and we enjoy reading it over and over to them. Yard Bird  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
This book was a favorite of my 3 sons who are now in their 30's. Grammy  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Format: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!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars NOT MUCH TO NOT LIKE ABOUT THIS ONE April 4, 2007
Format: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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite-est Story! September 17, 1998
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Format: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."
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Love! Love! LOVE!!!
Bought this book to replace one my son & daughter LOVED! (now almost 26/28!) It also is a FAV for my daycare and has had some SERIOUS use! - Arrived FAST & PERFECT!
Published 6 days ago by Zeeky
1.0 out of 5 stars How is this book still around??
This book is basically about a dog who is older and sad because no one has wanted to adopt him. He's spent his whole life in a cage with a cold concrete floor. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Caryl Anne
3.0 out of 5 stars Less relevence to today's children
I remembered how much I loved this book as a child and ordered it to read to my pre-K class. I still enjoy it, but it does not have much appeal to my classes. Read more
Published 1 month ago by karate mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I love this book! My Grandmother used to read it to me when I was little. I now read it to my girls.
Published 1 month ago by Carlynhr
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite childrens book
Iread this book to my children and it was they're favorite book and first pick before nap time. I bought one for my grandchild and niece and had the same result.
Published 2 months ago by Dee Harvey
5.0 out of 5 stars The Digging-Est Dog
I read this book to my children and they loved it....as adults they told me how much fun we had when we were reading it...I got it to read to my grandkids..... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pamala McCombs
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
I purchased this book for my grandson that is due the end of January 2013. I purchased because it was one of my son's (soon to be daddy) favorite books when he was a little boy.
Published 4 months ago by Kaye
5.0 out of 5 stars This book dug deep into my heart!
When my oldest son was four, we received a used copy of this book. He fell in love with it--and we read it over and over until he memorized the text. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Linda Hurst
5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood memories
The kids love this book and we enjoy reading it over and over to them. Good to pass on to the grandkids, too.
Published 4 months ago by Yard Bird
5.0 out of 5 stars The chewiest dog chewed this up!
Had to buy a new copy of this book, my favorite from childhood as my own bad dog recently chewed my copy up! I have most of this book memorized from when I was young. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Katherine Skorupski
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