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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.

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Publication history & sources

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