The Outside Dog: (I Can Read Book Series: Level 3) ANNOTATION
Marisol, who lives in Puerto Rico, wants a dog very much but her grandfather will not let her have one, until a skinny mutt wins him over.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Grandfather never lets Marisol pet stray dogs. But when Marisol finds Pancho, the skinny stray mutt, she not only pets him, she is determined to keep him. Can she persuade Grandfather to give this outside dog a home? Set in Puerto Rico, this warm and funny story includes a few Spanish words and a glossary to define them.
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Author Biography: Charlotte Pomerantz was born in New York City, where she still lives. Among her many popular books for children are Mangaboom, illustrated by Anita Lobel; Here Comes Henny (based on the wordplay of James Joyce), illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker; Halfway to Your House, illustrated by Gabrielle Vincent; Flap Your Wings and Try and All Asleep, illustrated by Nancy Tafuri; and Posy, illustrated by Catherine Stock (a Christopher Award book).
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot
Grandfather never lets Marisol pet stray dogs. When Marisol finds Pancho, she not only pets him, she is determined to keep him. Beginning readers will cheer as Marisol gently persuades Grandfather to give this outside dog a home. Set in Puerto Rico, this heartwarming story includes a few Spanish words and a glossary to define them. A book and tape set is available, as is a study guide from Learning Works. 1995 (orig.
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