First Dog (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781585364671)

Once upon a time a dog was looking for a home. Not just any home -- the perfect home, to be exact. So he decides to travel the world, visiting different countries and seeing how other dogs live. On his travels Dog meets a Newfoundland in Newfoundland, an English bulldog in England, a poodle in Paris, and many other different kinds of dogs. And he learns about what they do and how they live. But sadly, none of these places are what Dog has in mind. Can Dog find the perfect home? YES, HE CAN!! Savvy readers may have already guessed where Dog's perfect home is located but everyone, young and old, can't help but smile at the happy ending to his journey.J. Patrick Lewis lives in Westerville, Ohio, and is the author of 60 books for children. He writes full-time, visits elementary schools, and speaks at literature conferences. First Dog is his first book with his daughter, Beth Zappitello. Beth has a marketing company and lives in Portland, Oregon. Early in his career Tim Bowers worked for Hallmark Cards, helping to launch the Shoebox Greetings card line. He has illustrated more than 25 children's books, garnering such awards as the Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" list. Tim lives in Granville, Ohio.

Author: J. Patrick Lewis, Beth Zappitello
ISBN-10: 1585364673
ISBN-13: 9781585364671
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2009
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 130623 / First Dog

Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2009
School Library Journal 08/01/2009 pg. 79
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2009 pg. 335 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw