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The Next-Door Dogs
Author: Colby Rodowsky; Pictures by Amy June Bates
The Next-Door Dogs
$11.99
About This Book
Book Details
Putting a fear to rest
Sara Barker is afraid of dogs. Whenever she sees even a picture of one, she feels clammy and cold all over. So what's Sara to do when she learns that her new next-door neighbor owns two of them? Two young and big dogs, to be specific. Her neighbor turns out to be an ebullient older woman who befriends Sara and promises her dogs will keep their distance. But one day a situation arises in which Sara is forced to venture into the yard next door, even as the dogs there are desperately barking.
Kids will relate to Sara, and dog-lovers will enjoy seeing her overcome her fears in this easy-to-read chapter book, with numerous cheerful pictures.
The Next-Door Dogs is a 2006 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Imprint Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN
9781466894228
In The News
"An engaging book for young readers."—Publishers Weekly
"Transitional readers will enjoy this tight, compact story with a fully realized protagonist and a subtle message."—School Library Journal
"Rodowsky spins another captivating real-life tale...lively illustrations punctuate this heartwarming tale of overcoming fears, becoming independent and facing personal challenges."—Kirkus Reviews