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The Stray Dog: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner


No. of pages 32

Published: 2003

Great for age 7-10 years

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"The Stray Dog" by Marc Simont tells the heartwarming story of a family who discovers a stray dog while enjoying a day at the park. As they play with the dog, they form a bond that sparks a desire to take him home. However, they soon realize the dog belongs to someone else. The narrative beautifully explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of doing the right thing, as the family grapples with their feelings for the dog. Ultimately, the story highlights the joy of companionship while emphasizing the significance of responsibility and kindness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by HarperCollins .

Marc Simont has illustrated children's books since 1939. He won the Caldecott Medal for 'A Tree is Nice'. He lives in West Cornwall, Connecticut, with his wife, Sara.