this is possibly the best book ever but i also cried like a baby when i read it. its simple reading but toddlers may be very upset and not understand why the dog died. they might be very concerned after that
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Love That Dog
(2004, Fiction - School, Written by Sharon Creech)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Terrific for reluctant readers, discussion groups.
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Parents need to know that this books packs a load of emotional and intellectual depth into a very accessible package.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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touching, warming, and sad book
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Touching book.
This book is such a touching book. It's sad at some parts, but I recommend it to anyone. It is such a good book! Any book by Sharon Creech is amazing and great!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
A must-read-book for everyone 1-100!!!
this book is personly my favorite of all!!! It's great for all ages and it only takes about an hour to read. you know it's a good book when it makes you cry, laugh, smile, or you read it a lot faster than you usually do with most books. I did all of these. plus love that dog the book im talking about all sow has a relatively new one called hate that cat!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
A must-read-book for everyone 1-100!!!
this book is personly my favorite of all!!! It's great for all ages and it only takes about an hour to read. you know it's a good book when it makes you cry, laugh, smile, or you read it a lot faster than you usually do with most books. I did all of these.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
good book
if you like poetry than you will like this book, Love That Dog. I haven't finished this book yet but i think its great!
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