Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk

Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3

In this My First I Can Read!, best friends Big Dog and Little Dog find themselves in a particularly muddy situation! Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.

Big Dog and Little Dog go for a walk—and walk straight into a mess! The doggie duo discover that both mud patches and rain puddles make for a great outdoor adventure, and that even a bath is more fun with a friend by your side. With easy vocabulary, repetition, and bold illustrations, acclaimed children’s book creator Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of childhood friends through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short compelling stories, and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their caregivers.

About the Author

Dav Pilkey is the creator of many acclaimed children’s books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the blockbuster series Captain Underpants, Ricky Ricotta, and Dog Man. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.pilkey.com