Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog [Paperback]

Sara Swan Miller (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Three More Stories You Can Read

Did you ever wonder why your dog sleeps so much? Perhaps your dog is bored. Maybe it’s raining and your dog can’t go outside. On days like this, you can always read a book. But most dogs can’t read, even the smart ones. There is something really nice you can do for your dog, however. Sara Swan Miller and True Kelley have joined forces to create three new and funny dog adventures. Read your dog the stories in this book—and always remember to pet your dog while you read!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

"A trio of humorous stories share a hilariously expressive dog hero. The adventures include going to the vet, finding a strange rock (a turtle) and taking a bath," noted PW. Ages 4-8.

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From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-Newcomers as well as fans of Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog (1995) and Three Stories You Can Read to Your Cat (1997, both Houghton) will be pleased with the fast-paced adventures in this beginning chapter book. A trip to "The Vet," the mistaken identity of "The Strange Rock" (really a turtle), and "The Bath" to remove fleas are short and amusing vignettes told from a dog's point of view. The humorous ink-and-watercolor illustrations capture the pup's energy and enthusiasm, while providing visual clues. The dog's facial expressions and mannerisms are right on target, and will appeal to young readers everywhere. The busy endpapers depict 36 different breeds in various playful poses. All in all, this is howling good fun.
Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co. (September 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 061815244X
• ISBN-13: 978-0618152445
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We ove these books., June 30, 2006

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Josie L. Seacrist (OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog (Paperback)

This is a great book. It is comprised of 3 short stories that are hysterical. Everytime we read it, it just cracks us up. It takes the view point of a dog, and his hysterical view of typical things like a bath, or a strange rock. We absolutly love this book and this authors other books about stories to read your dog, or stories to read your cat. Absolutly fantastic.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious read-aloud book, May 13, 2006

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Chris's Daddy (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog (Paperback)

Reading the story about giving the dog a bath was almost as funny and ridiculous as giving a real dog a bath. Even funnier than the stories is the artwork--the "human" expressions on the dog's face are absolutely priceless. In fact, my son and I have had a lot of fun pointing to one of the pictures and asking my son how the dog's feeling now ("is he mad or sad or glad? MAD!!"). One of the funniest children's books I've ever read, right up there with vintage Dr. Seuss.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two dewclaws up!, June 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Three More Stories You Can Read to Your Dog (Hardcover)

The illustrations capture the spirit of the stories, and stories themselves capture the spirit of dogs. My dog enjoyed the first story because the word "Walk" was prominent. But I think children would enjoy it even more. I can't wait to read it to my friends.