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Harry the Dirty Dog

By Gene Zion
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Harry the Dirty Dog is a charming tale about a white dog with black spots who absolutely hates baths. After a day of adventures, Harry becomes so dirty that he looks like a black dog with white spots. This classic picture book explores Harry's mischievous antics as he tries to avoid a bath, delighting young readers with humour and warmth.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young children, especially fans of dogs and those navigating bath time dilemmas, making it perfect for pre-schoolers and early readers.

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"Harry, a shaggy white dog with black spots, hated baths so much that one day he buried the scrubbing brush in the backyard, ran away from home, and had a wonderful day. Drawings full of action and humor."--"The Horn Book."

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Don't miss Harry the Dirty Dog! This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn't want a bath stands the test of time.

Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognised by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.

Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates to take a bath. After a day of adventure, Harry gets so dirty that he no longer looks like a white dog with black spots. Now he looks like a black dog with white spots!

Harry the Dirty Dog has become a classic, entertaining young readers for decades. Perfect for young fans of dogs...especially ones who also don't always want a bath!

For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry and the Lady Next Door. As Children's Books and Their Creators said about all three books: "There is a droll, seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories, a delicious mastery of everyday foolishness."

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Critically acclaimed for its humour and appeal: "Another funny bone tickling charmer by Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham that will make youngsters and their parents giggle." — The Kirkus Reviews. "Harry is sure to be loved; especially by those pre-school children to whom dirt is an ever-delightful thing." — The New York Times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780064430098

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 1976

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperPaperbacks

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
  • Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 197.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Gene Zion Young Adult

About the Author

Gene Zion and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Bloy Graham have collaborated on several favorite stories about Harry: Harry by the Sea, Harry the Dirty Dog, and No Roses for Harry. Gene Zion and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Bloy Graham have collaborated on several favorite stories about Harry: Harry by the Sea, Harry the Dirty Dog, and No Roses for Harry.

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