The Stray Dog
The Stray Dog by Marc Simont is a children’s fiction book published by HarperColl on December 21, 2000. This 32-page edition presents a story about a little dog that appears during a family picnic, where a girl and boy play with him and name him Willy. As the day ends, they bid farewell, but the dog lingers in their thoughts, prompting them to return to the picnic grounds the following Saturday in search of him.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of companionship and the bond between children and animals. The story unfolds as the family not only seeks Willy but also encounters a dogcatcher who is on the lookout for him. With its engaging simplicity, this book captures the essence of a stray dog’s journey to find a home, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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When a little dog appears at a family picnic, the girl and boy play with him all afternoon, and they name him Willy. At day’s end they say good-bye. But the dog has won their hearts and stays on their minds.
The following Saturday the family returns to the picnic grounds to look for Willy, but they are not alone — the dogcatcher is looking for him, too…
Caldecott Medalist Marc Simont’s heartwarming tale of a stray dog who finds a home is told with appealing simplicity and grace.
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