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Harry the Dirty Dog

by Gene Zion Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

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A muddy dog with a bath to avoid

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National Education Association all-time top-100 children's book
Recognized as an all-time top-100 children's book

A muddy dog with a bath to avoid

Harry is a white dog with black spots who resists taking a bath. After a day of adventures leaves him so dirty that his coloring seems reversed, the story turns a familiar household standoff into a playful picture-book mix-up. Its simple premise links a dog’s stubbornness with the everyday business of getting clean, giving the book a clear focus for young children and shared reading.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

Children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about dogs
Young listeners who recognize the reluctance to take a bath
Families looking for a short picture book to share aloud

Themes

Bath timeDogsStubbornnessEveryday adventures

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Book overview

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 Doghas been recognized 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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