Skinny Brown Dog
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Book Overview
A charming story about an unlikely friendship by National Book Award-winning author Kimberly Willis Holt Benny the baker leads a simple life. He makes delicious cakes, cookies and muffins, and keeps his customers well fed and happy. When a skinny brown dog shows up on Benny's doorstep, nothing Benny says can convince him to go away. While Benny insists that the dog isn't his, customers soon grow as fond of the skinny brown dog as they are of Benny's yummy treats. The children even name him Brownie--the perfect name for a baker's dog. Benny starts to wonder what it might be like to have a dog of his own. But it's not until Brownie comes to his rescue that Benny realizes a dog can make a very good friend. Full of winning characters (and delicious treats ), this book celebrates a very special friendship.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0805075879
ISBN13:9780805075878
Release Date:June 2007
Publisher:Henry Holt & Company
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.92 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.0" x 11.2"
Age Range:4 to 7 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 2
Related Subjects
Animals Bears Children's Children's Books Dogs Friendship Friendship, Social Skills & School LifeCustomer Reviews
4 ratings
Comforting story with great pictures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This story about a skinny brown dog, who gradually wears down the resistance of the baker, is comforting and amusing. The pictures are wonderful, especially of the "children", who are actually other types of animals, and are allowed into the bakery, while dogs are strictly prohibited!
Adorable!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This children's book is one of our favorites! The story is so sweet, and I also think the pictures are cute. My 4-year-old loves to look at all the pictures of the bakery food (he has a major sweet tooth). I am giving this book to many family & friends' children this Christmas.
A wonderful children's book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I have a weakness for dogs. This book tells a sensitive, caring story about a sweet little dog and his quest to fit in. Beautiful!
But we love it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Publisher's Weekly gave the art in this book TERRIBLE reviews, but I've got to say it: I LOVE THE PICTURES in Skinny Brown Dog. Yes, it's a little weird that Brownie is a pet when all the other animals are not. Yes, that's weird. But the animals are adorable and the story is absolutely endearing. My toddler loves, loves, loves Benny and his Skinny Brown Dog and so does her mom!
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