Go Away, Dog

By: Joan L. Nodset, Paul Meisel (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 19 March 1999

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Paperback
32 Pages

Age
4 - 8

Grade
1 - 2

Dimensions(cm)
23 x 15.5 x 0.5

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A gentle and funny child''s-eye view of overcoming doubts and meeting a new pet (or friend).

At first the boy doesn''t want to meet a friendly wagging dog at the park—"Go away, dog!" he says. But as the dog fetches, rolls over, shakes hands, and otherwise works all its doggy charms, the boy starts to open up. "You like me, don''t you, you old dog?" Maybe they can be friends after all.

This My First I Can Read uses simple, repeating words, making it a good match for the youngest emergent readers. The classic story is now accompanied by appealing modern full-color art by Paul Meisel.

Go Away, Dog is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Industry Reviews

When the box marked "Fragile" is opened and a lively, exuberant dog races out, the small boy who is to be his owner greets the bundle with the resolute words, "Go away, you bad old dog. Go away from me. I don't like you dog." Undaunted, the tail-thumper follows the boy, who tries to get rid of dog by throwing sticks and playing. But dog is like glue, and in the end boy relents, and goes home overjoyed with his new companion. Crosby Bonsall, the fine illustrator of August Explains (1963, p. 355, J-121), here approaches the world of a child and a hairy white dog with refreshing humor. The result-illustrations which are bursting with warm vitality. Beginning readers will be enchanted by these drawings and by the text which has caught the tone and tempo of a child's speech. And, they may well say "Out Spot, Dick and Jane" in favor of the more alive boy and his furry pet. Easy reading books like this are a needed oasis in a comparatively dry, set area. (Kirkus Reviews)

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