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Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake
By (Author) Dav Pilkey
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
28th January 2026
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Dogs
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Dogs and wolves
Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes
Paperback
24
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
68g
In this My First I Can Read!, Big Dog and Little Dog mistake a certain black-and-white critter for a kitty and end up in a stinky mess. Created by Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man and The Adventures of Captain Underpants.
Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least theythoughtit was a kitty!Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendshipthrough his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities.
Big Dog and Little DogMaking a Mistake is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their caregivers.
Dav Pilkey is the creator of many acclaimed children's books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the blockbuster series Captain Underpants, Ricky Ricotta, and Dog Man. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. pilkey.com