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!
Love That Dog
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Terrific for reluctant readers, discussion groups.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Love That Dog
Parents need to know that this books packs a load of emotional and intellectual depth into a very accessible package.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the format of the book and its effectiveness. Do you like the author's use of poetry for telling a story? Does it make the story more powerful?
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Lives in ColoradoI rate this title on for age 8 and give itTouching book.
Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 6 and give itA 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!
Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 6 and give itA 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.
Lives in ArizonaI rate this title on for age 2 and give itgood 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!
Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 2 and give itIt was a very, very good book!!


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