Editorial Review

"Harry was a white dog with black spots who liked everything, exceptgetting a bath." Taking matters into his own paws, he buries his family'sscrubbing brush in the backyard and runs away from home before they can wranglehim into the tub. Harry gets dirty playing in the street, dirtier at therailroad, and dirtier still playing tag with the other dogs. When sliding downthe coal chute, he actually changes from a white dog with black spots to a blackdog with white spots! Of course, by the time he gets home he is completelyunrecognizable to his family--even when he does all his clever flip-floppingtricks. In a stroke of doggy genius, he unearths the bath brush, begs for abath, and the rest is history. Youngsters will completely relate to the urge torebel, the thrill of getting dirty, and, finally, the reassurance of family.Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham's Read more

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doggone good
glad this one is still around so i can share a favorite from my childhood w/ my kids.

Childhood Classic
This is a childhood classic read children should not miss out on.Harry loves to get dirty and he hates baths!I read this one when I was younger!

A CHILDHOOD CLASSIC
Harry the Dirty Dog is the quintessential children's book for young readers.With its eye- appealing illustrations and simple text, it is the perfect transition from guided reading to independent reading.A delightful trip back to the 50's (sans the conservative vibe and racial/ misogynistic stereotypes of the time), Harry the Dirty Dog is the story of a little dog who is so opposed to getting a bath that he takes matters into his own hands...Er, paws?Harry buries his scrubbing brush in the back yard and takes off from home.While he has a day full of fun adventures, Harry not only gets himself dirtier, but also realizes that while he doesn't like taking a bath, there are many things about his family that he misses. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Babies & Toddlers    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Classics    7. Cleanliness    8. Dogs    9. Fiction    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Preschool Picture Story Books    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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Harry the sea monster
Harry gets into another of his adventures, this time turning into a seaweed monster at the beach. The illustrations are delightful and it's a fun read.

Wonderful Story!
I have had this book since 1969 when I was 6 years old. It is a treasured part of my childhood! It tells the story of a lovable dog Harry and his family spending an eventful day at the beach. Children and adults alike will love this cuddly tale.

An adorable dog, kids, beach, adventure.'nuff said!
This book instantly became a bedtime favorite with each of my kids (boy and girl).Harry is adorable, and just enough mischief and adventure (and smelly seaweed!) to keep the little one's attention, and to keep youngreaders turning the pages.You'll love it too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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An Old Favorite
I love this one! Poor Harry doesn't like the roses on his new sweater from Grandma. He keeps trying (and failing) to "lose" it, and becomes depressed. His mood is saved by a bird that swoops in to unravel the sweater for a nest - and Grandma sends Harry a new, better sweater in the end, so everyone winds up happy. Great muted colors and "retro"-style illustrations, too.

Engaging reading
My 4 year old daughter loves reading this book by herself; she just can not get enough.It is a lovely companion book to Harry and the Lady Next door.

Great experience
The order came within a week's time and was brand new and in great condition. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Dogs    6. Fiction    7. Stories    8. Sweaters    9. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs    10. Juvenile fiction   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Classics    5. Cleanliness    6. Dogs    7. Family - General    8. Fiction    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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As Much Fun Now As When I was a Kid
I grew up with this book and never knew of the others in the series.Seeing as my daughter loves dogs I had to buy this when I saw it in this new edition. harry and the lady next door
I like Harry and the lady Next Door because Harry doesnt like her sining. I also like this book because Harry brings all these animals. home and the ladysings louder than them. These are reasons why you should read these books.

Harry the Wonder Dog!
Harry goes to desperate lengths to silence the lady next door - her singing is too high and loud.He howls, bits piano legs, steals music, chases cows and bands, but finally succeeds, to everyones' relief. Eventhe lady next door is happy.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Dogs    5. Fiction    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Easy Readers    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Performing Arts - Music    10. Singing    11. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner   

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A Children's Classic with Many Teaching Purposes
Gene Zion's plant sitter still retains the excitment it held many years ago.Students are dazzled with the illustrations and more importantly the adventures of the plant sitter.The book makes a great read aloud, and a super introduction to an elementary unit on plant study! ... Read more

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a crowd pleaser or on it's own, it's great!
I purchased this book with the intention of reading it to a group of 150 impoverished Ecuadorian children in Quito, Ecuador. The children range in age from 5-11. THEY LOVED IT!! They were particularly responsive to the funny,mischeivous antics of Harry as they oohed and aahed after I had finished reading each page! It was a good lesson about how to be yourself too. The children immediately shouted "otra vez!" after the first reading. I obliged with 2 more readings! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Animals - Pets    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Dogs    5. Fiction    6. Foreign Language Study    7. Humorous Stories    8. Spanish    9. Spanish language materials    10. Spanish: Kindergarten    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Pets   

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Should have been left in the garbage
We picked this up at the library because my daughter loves the Harry series of books by the same author. After reading it through once, I couldn't believe such a book was still in circulation. It not only teaches children that it's OK to throw all kinds of things away instead of fixing them, but that it's futile to try to fix things - *and* it states sprawling out and creating landfills in protected areas like marshlands is OK because then there can be more "parks and playgrounds." I was beyond repulsed. ... Read more

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Great Book
I remember this book from 30 years ago when I was a child.I pulled it out of some books my mother gave to me to read to my kids now and instantly remembered how much I loved it.Great easy to read story with good pictures. ... Read more

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Enchanting!
This is an enchanting tale about Nibble the squirrel, his parents and Mr. M.O. Squirrel (the meanest squirrel you ever met!) I had this book as a child and now have it in my own child's library. Even as an adult I enjoy reading it. Highly recommend for any childs book collection!

Me and Squirrels
I'm a squirrel...my name is Emilole Skwerl Chant III Esquire. Nut on the Ice...
... is how squirrels play hockey! This book is very entertaining and reawakens the kid in any adult who reads it - including hockey fans! Nut on the ice is a small part of this tale, but the entire story is wonderful. I hope that this little book sees reprints for all time to come - it should be in every kids' (and grownups!) library! Find it - don't worry about it being used if that's all you can find. It's a keeper! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Children: Babies & Toddlers    2. Fiction    3. Spring   

Subjects:  1. Boys    2. Children's 4-8    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Fiction    5. General   

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Animals - Dogs    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Classics    5. Dogs    6. Fiction    7. Spanish language materials    8. Spanish: Kindergarten    9. Sweaters