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The text may be simple, but the rhythm of the language when spoken by a child or read by a parent can in itself be endlessly entertaining. Add in the quirky illustrations of dogs in every size, shape, and color (even polka dots) in cars, on skis, playing music, on roller skates, on foot,... read more

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It is a book about all kinds of dogs. Throughout the book one dog continues to ask another dog if he likes his hat and the dog always says no. The dog accepts his judgment and leaves every time. By the end of the book the dog that says he doesn't like the hat sees that there is a party... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

It is a book about all kinds of dogs. Throughout the book one dog continues to ask another dog if he likes his hat and the dog always says no. The dog accepts his judgment and leaves every time. By the end of the book the dog that says he doesn't like the hat sees that there is a party going on at the top of a tree. This time when asked if he likes the hat he says yes. It was a big party hat. He now likes the hat, and they go party together with the other dogs.

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  • Dogs!: Different kinds of dogs: small dogs, big dogs, red dogs, blue dogs, yellow dogs, green dogs, black dogs, and white dogs, dogs with hats, and dogs who like to party!
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  • “"Do you like my hat?" "No, I do not like your hat!" "Goodbye" "Goodbye”
  • “Go, dog. Go!”
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  • [New York]   Beginner Books   [1961]   64 p.   illus.   24 cm.
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Dog.

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This book is in Beginner Books. (publisher series)
This is book 71 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Green Eggs and Ham, and followed by The Big Honey Hunt.

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  1. Philip D. Eastman (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Beginner Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1961
ISBN: 0375875212
Page Count: 64

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