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Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake

By Dav Pilkey
Series: My First I Can Read
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In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants. Big Dog and Little Dog... Read More
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"Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals."--Provided by publisher.

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In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.

Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humour, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.

Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their caregivers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063447660

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 October 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 68g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Dav Pilkey is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the blockbuster series Captain Underpants, Ricky Ricotta, and Dog Man. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. pilkey.com

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