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The Digging-Est Dog (Beginner Books(R)) Hardcover – Picture Book, August 12, 1967

by Al Perkins (Author), Eric Gurney (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,090 ratings
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Illustrated in full color. A dog who has to learn how to dig doesn't stop until he has dug up the whole town.  

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.
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    2 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Beginner Books(R)
  3. Print length
    72 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Lexile measure
    480L
  7. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.43 x 9.31 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    August 12, 1967
  10. ISBN-10
    0394800478
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0394800479
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (August 12, 1967)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394800478
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394800479
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 480L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.43 x 9.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,090 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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J. D. D.
5.0 out of 5 stars Without exception the best kids’s book ever. An emotional rollercoaster of longing, freindship, failure, redemption, and triumph
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2015
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This is, without exception or exaggeration, the greatest children’s book of all time. It has everything. Longing, joy, loss, failure, fear, heroics, redemption, true friendship, and literal life and death struggles. All revolving around a dog who just wants to make his boy happy.
Our story opens with a good dog, Duke, who has been wrongly condemned to the worst pet shop in history. He bemoans his lonely life; his only wish is that someone will love him. Anyone. Then enter Sammy Brown who saves our Hero from a life on that cold stone floor.
Our emotions swing upward as Duke is moved to a large farm where he has room to run and play, and his own house! Not only that but the next day a whole pack of dogs come to play with Duke! That’s right: cold stone floor to playing in the field with a whole pack of new friends in one page! The book is jammed packed, fast paced, action from start to finish.
Things quickly take a turn for the worse! Then better. Then WAY worse. Then WAY WAY worse. Then amazing happy. I don’t want to spoil the Amazing twists and turns of this book but it will have you and your child gasping and worrying. But in the end, I promise, you will be cheering for Duke and Sam.
In a few words and pages Al Perkins shows us the full range of emotions and teaches us about the struggles of life and the importance of never giving up on your goals or your friends. And the importance of using our gifts and talents to help those around us.
The people who gave this book a 1 star rating are obviously cat people who have no appreciation for great literature. These people do not deserve a farm and a house but should be left in the pet shop window on a cold stone floor, doomed to never know the joy of digging in the soft dirt .
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Grits
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for children and adults!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022
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I am 72 years old and just bought a copy of this wonderful book for myself. My husband and I read it to our two daughters (now grown with their own children), and we have loved it for all these years. They each have their own copies and I just had to have a copy for myself. I also now buy this book as baby gifts for friends and family who are having their own children!! There is a wonderful message in this book obviously for small children, but adults can learn many lessons as well. If more people would use the lessons taught in this book, the world would be a better place! Please get a copy for you and your family! You won't regret it.
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Barb S
5.0 out of 5 stars FAVORITE BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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This was my favorite book to read when I was a child. I loved the story and the rhyming words to go along! I bought this book for my grandson who is now starting to read and he loves it as well. It’s a wonderful generational book!!
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Heather jean Keddle
5.0 out of 5 stars Our favorite!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Love the story line. My 3 yr old has had me read this so much almost memorized! Definitely recommend as a must have. His dads favorite as a little one too.
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Ronald A. Gross
5.0 out of 5 stars Beginner readers
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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As a reading teacher, I have found there is certainly some value in this book written in the 1960 era. It uses repetition and allows an element of prediction to occur in the most basic reading experience. I used this with my own children when they were emerging readers (4-5 years old) and have purchased it as one of the beginner books for my grandchildren at their parents request.
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Kole Vaerewyck
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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It was longer than I remembered but the illustrations still hold my babies interest while I read it to her. Can’t wait until she can read it to me!
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Beverly C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Children's classic’s
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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My son who is now 56 years old; this was his favorite book. I bought this book for his soon-to-be grandson. I can remember reading this book over and over so many times. My daughter-in-law still has his original book. These books are wonderful!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Baby Gift
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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My favorite book growing up. Made my parents read it so much I had it memorized and could “read it” before I could read. I give it as a baby gift to everyone and it’s always a sweet moment.
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Ken Schroeder
5.0 out of 5 stars The diggnest dog
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2023
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This book was my son’s favourite book when he was a child and now he’sgoing to have a son of his own hoping it will be a favourite of his as well .
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mrs E. Curzons
5.0 out of 5 stars Good fun! Fun illustrations too.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2022
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Sharing a story. Excellent - children were engrossed.
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Mona M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy to find it online!
Reviewed in India on April 5, 2019
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Brilliant book..happy to be able to order this classic for a friend's young child.
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Teacher Tine
5.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Germany on August 28, 2013
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Das allerdings nur bedingt für den Englischunterricht geeignet, da sprachlich relativ schwer. Allerdings auch ein toller Klassiker der englisch-sprachigen Kinderliteratur.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Digging est dog!
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2021
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My mom read us this book and it was a hand me down from our cousins. I had to get it for my own little guy. The dog that can't dig, then doesn't stop digging!
Lots of rhymes too. A favourite is 'slowly, slowly down they came, each for part of a long dog chain'
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