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Harry the Dirty Dog
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Harry the Dirty Dog: Book 1

Harry the Dirty Dog (1956) (edit title/settings)

by Gene Zion (Author), Margaret Bloom Graham (Illustrator) (edit contributors)

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There's never been another dog as delightful -- or dirty -- as Harry. Whether he's a white dog with black spots, or a black dog with white spots, Harry is sure to steal your heart (and your scrub brush, too, if you're not careful). First published in 1956, this beloved classic is a... read more

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As the book begins, Harry, a white dog with black spots, realizes that the is about to be given a bath. Harry likes just about everything, but he does not like baths at all. So he quickly steals the scrub brush, buries it in the back yard, and runs away from home before his owners can catch... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

As the book begins, Harry, a white dog with black spots, realizes that the is about to be given a bath. Harry likes just about everything, but he does not like baths at all. So he quickly steals the scrub brush, buries it in the back yard, and runs away from home before his owners can catch him and put him into the dreaded tub. Harry then proceeds to get really dirty, playing in the street and at the railroad, and dirtier still during a game of tag with the other dogs. Eventually he slides down a coal chute, which changes him from a white dog with black spots to a black dog with white spots! After his wild adventures Harry returns home, but no one in the family recognizes him - not even when he does all his clever flip-flopping tricks. But clever Harry digs up the brush he buried, begs for a bath, and is restored to the white dog with black spots who his family knows and loves.

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  • Harry: An adventurous dog who would rather play in the dirt than keep clean.
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  • “Harry was a white dog with black spots who liked everything...except baths.”
  • “"One of the family looked out and said, "There's a strange dog in the backyard...by the way, has anyone seen Harry?""”

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Harry was a white dog with black spots who liked everything, except ... getting a bath.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 4 in Harry the Dirty Dog. (standard series)

Followed by No Roses for Harry!.

This is book 65 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Eloise, and followed by The Cat in the Hat.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Gene Zion (Author)
  2. Margaret Bloom Graham (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper and Brothers
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1956
ISBN: 0060268654
Page Count: 32

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

This book is one of the best childerns book I've read, knowing myself I'am a twelve year old girl and is one absoltly one of the most wonderful serios of books

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