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32 pp.
| Holiday |
May, 2024 |
TradeISBN 9780823455607$15.99
(3)
K-3
In this early reader, an unlikely pair finds friendship. At first, Dog rebuffs Rat’s attempt to play out of fear, but once Dog sees how much fun Rat is having, the canine joins in. The use of one-syllable words such as fast and new along with lots of repetition make this a good choice for children who are relatively new to reading but comfortable with sight words. Meisel’s colorful watercolor, acrylic, and pencil illustrations add humor.