My Dog Smudge
My Dog Smudge by Sujean Rim is a charming children’s book published by Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books on September 16, 2025. This 24-page edition, presented in English, invites young readers to join Smudge the dog and his girl as they embark on a delightful journey to identify the unusual sounds Smudge makes. Through engaging lift-the-flap elements, the story explores themes of communication and connection, illustrating that love can transcend words.
In this interactive tale, Smudge’s extraordinary sounds puzzle not only his human but also a variety of other animals, from cows to pigs. As readers lift the flaps, they discover each animal’s reaction to Smudge’s unique language, ultimately revealing the essence of what he is trying to convey. This book touches on subjects such as friendship and social skills, making it a playful exploration of growing up and understanding one another.
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Smudge the dog and his girl visit animal after animal trying to identify the strange sounds Smudge makes in this “sweet, heartwarming” (School Library Journal, starred review) novelty book with lift-the-flaps that proves you don’t need words to show you love someone.
Smudge looks like an ordinary dog but rather than woof, bark, or bow-wow, he makes rather extraordinary sounds. His human can’t tell what language he’s speaking, so she decides to consult other animals. From a cow to a pig to a busy bee, everyone is just as baffled by Smudge’s noises.
But perhaps what really matters is not the language Smudge speaks but what he’s saying. Little ones can lift flaps to reveal each barnyard animal and, ultimately, find out what Smudge has been trying to communicate all along.
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