The Stray Dog: From a True Story by Reiko Sassa by Marc Simont

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A Caldecott Honor Book, based on a true story by Reiko Sassa and retold by Marc Simont, tells of a family who finds a stray dog. Beautiful watercolors.

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Willy: A stray dog

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It was a great day for a picnic.

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This is book 2002 of 235 in Caldecott Honor. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Casey at the Bat, and followed by Noah's Ark .

This book is in The New York Public Library's 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know. (authoritative list)

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Marc Simont (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 9780060289348
Page Count: 32

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Caldecott Honor (2002)

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

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The Stray Dog (2001) (edit title/settings)

From a True Story by Reiko Sassa

by Marc Simont (Author) (edit contributors)