Tiny the Snow Dog (Viking Easy-to-Read) (Hardcover)

by Cari Meister (Author), Rich Davis (Illustrator) "This is Tiny..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
K-Gr 1-Tiny is a lovable dog that is anything but diminutive. The oversized canine and his owner venture outside to frolic in the snow. They have a snowball fight, go sledding, and Tiny hides from the boy. Even though readers can easily spot the gigantic dog's nose, eyes, or head in the illustrations, the child is unaware of his whereabouts. One line of text per page and limited repetitive vocabulary makes this a solid choice for very early readers. The double-spread watercolor artwork is bright and appealing. Fans of the earlier "Tiny" books will welcome this new story about the big brown dog, but it also stands quite well on its own.

Olga R. Kuharets, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Preschool-Gr. 1. On a winter day, a small boy introduces his dog Tiny, the enormous pet most recently seen in Tiny Goes to the Library (2000). Before putting on winter gear and heading outdoors to play, the boy explains that both he and Tiny love the snow. Tiny hides, which makes for some silly scenarios given his size and heft. Then boy and dog head home to warm cocoa. Like the other titles in the series, the slim story is written in the most basic language, with short sentences and mostly monosyllabic vocabulary. The bright, thickly brushed pictures offer clues to help readers puzzle out the text, while providing most of the humor. Fans of the series and newcomers will embrace the exuberant, large-size Tiny, and look forward to his next adventure. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile (September 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670891177
• ISBN-13: 978-0670891177
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,821,046 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helps a child to start reading!, January 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Tiny the Snow Dog (Puffin Easy-to-Read, Level 1) (Paperback)

This is the first book that my son has ever tried to read for himself. This book actually made him feel like he could read. He was so proud of himself. I am so impressed with the format of the book that I am going to try other books from the Viking Easy to Read series.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable New Easy-to-Read Children's Book, September 24, 2004

By	Erika Sorocco (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Tiny the Snow Dog (Puffin Easy-to-Read, Level 1) (Paperback)

Tiny the dog is anything but tiny. In fact, he's huge. One snowy day, Tiny and his owner decide to play outside. They go sledding, have a snowball fight, and Tiny even plays hide-and-seek with his beloved owner. Then, when the cold has chilled their bones, the two friends head inside for a nice mug of warm cocoa.

Following in the footsteps of CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, yet with less content, and more illustrations, TINY THE SNOW DOG is an adorable new book that is sure to please young readers, and help them to begin reading on their own. Filled with just a few words per page, and marvelous full-color illustrations, Cari Meister's effort is sure to succeed.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

5.0 out of 5 stars Tiny the Snow Dog, March 7, 2009

By	Fergie (cincinnati,ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tiny the Snow Dog (Puffin Easy-to-Read, Level 1) (Paperback)

Young children love this story about a boy and his oversized dog having fun on a snowy day. Great book to discuss sequencing with your child.