
Vintage bookshelf · 1970s
Big Dog... Little Dog
- First published
- 1973
- Reading stage
- Early readers & short stories
Reading this with your child
In this 1973 pairing, two very different dogs provide an accessible way to talk about opposites. The short text makes it a great option for a shared read with a beginning reader.
For sharing or taking turns; please note that not all of these are phonics-based decodable books.
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Publication history & sources
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