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Harry the Dirty Dog (Harry the Dog) Paperback – Picture Book, January 24, 2006

by Gene Zion (Author), Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 3,454 ratings
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Don't miss Harry the Dirty Dog! This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn't want a bath stands the test of time. 

Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.

Harry is a white dog with black spots who absolutely, positively hates to take a bath. After a day of adventure, Harry gets so dirty that he no longer looks like a white dog with black spots. Now he looks like a black dog with white spots!

Harry the Dirty Dog has become a classic, entertaining young readers for decades. Perfect for young fans of dogs...especially ones who also don't always want a bath! 

For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry and the Lady Next Door. As Children's Books and Their Creators said about all three books: "There is a droll, seemingly effortless union of art and text in the Harry stories, a delicious mastery of everyday foolishness."

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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Harry the Dog
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD520L
  7. Dimensions
    7.75 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    January 24, 2006
  10. ISBN-10
    006443009X
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064430098
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"Another funny bone tickling charmer by Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham that will make youngsters and their parents giggle.""-- The Kirkus Reviews""Harry is sure to be loved; especially by those pre-school children to whomdirt is an ever-delightful thing.""-- The New York Times"

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Harry is a white dog with black spots who loves everything . . . except baths. So one day before bath time, Harry runs away. He plays outside all day long, digging and sliding in everything from garden soil to pavement tar. By the time he returns home, Harry is so dirty he looks like a black dog with white spots. His family doesn't even recognize him!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (January 24, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006443009X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064430098
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD520L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 3,454 ratings

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Gene Zion and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Margaret Bloy Graham have collaborated on several favorite stories about Harry: Harry by the Sea, Harry the Dirty Dog, and No Roses for Harry.

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Some letters didn't print out completely
I bought this as a gift for my friend's young daughter and some of the letters didn't print out correctly. She ended up filling in the bottoms of the "g" and the two "y"s , but it was still embarrassing to say the least.
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Toni
5.0 out of 5 stars A beloved book
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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The story is easy to follow and the illustrations are sweet. I introduced Harry books to my granddaughters and they love them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
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When my little ones learned the word 'dirty', this book was so cute and fun for them!
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B. Gallaher
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun story a classic IMO
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
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Such a cute book I remember reading it as a child and now enjoy reading it to my kids. One of my favorite picture books especially if your kid likes dogs.
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MEW
5.0 out of 5 stars 2.5 year old loves this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021
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My son was so excited about this little dog getting dirty and then getting a bath. It is a sweet little book. We have two dogs who hate baths. One of those is a little white dog with stops. I think it would be good book for kids learning to read as well.

I guess it is a children's classic, but I have never heard of it before.

Edit years later- kid is 5 1/2 and still likes this book. We have a small white dog with brown spots who sometimes turns into a yellow dog with more brown spots. So maybe because of that. But one of the few books he liked at 2 and likes at 5. It has become one of my favorite young children’s books.
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AKZ
5.0 out of 5 stars My 22-month old loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2010
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This is a book that will grow along with my son. Some of the story line is difficult to understand, but my son gets the basic concept. Right now, he loves to point out all of the different elements on each page: a train! a car! a boy! As he ages, the book will begin to take on more meaning.

The book is about a dog who does not want to take a bath, so instead he runs out the door and finds mischief while playing around in town. He starts to get hungry and lonely and finds his way back home, but the family doesn't recognize him because he's so dirty. He used to be a white dog with black spots, but now he's a black dog with white spots.

This is a classic children's book and one that I'm so glad we have in our home library. It's really a must. The size is just right and the book is quite sturdy for the adventurous toddler grip.

We even found the companion DVD and I'm amazed at how the animation only enhances the story, not over powers it. It's animation style is a direct link to the book. We love it!

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Bonnie Cottam
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST children's books
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2022
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Harry the Dirty Dog is a great book for children. My mom read it to me when I was small and I loved it. I love the pictures and it is fun to have the kids look for Harry as he gets dirtier and dirtier. I bought a copy for my kids and we have almost worn it out. I highly recommend this book!
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creekgirlmom
5.0 out of 5 stars My grandson loves this book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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Harry, a sweet dog who thinks he hates baths, learns that they are worth it to be with those he loves!
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Classic!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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I bought this board book for my son and we love it! The board book is high quality, and the illustrations are wonderful and have a very 50's feel which is when it was written and illustrated. I love bringing this oldie back to life for my little one.

The story is a lot of fun because it is all about Harry doesn't like taking baths. He runs away, going all over town and gets so dirty that his family can't recognize him. When he decides to finally go back home, the family is looking for Harry and he can't make them recognize him. He finally grabs a bath brush and gets a bath and the family discovers who he is!

This is a fun one that we read as a bedtime story. It is also fun to read before bath time because you can draw connections about cleaning little ones to the story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely children’s board book. Great story about a dog who didn’t like having a bath.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2022
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I loved this story as a young child and knew it off by heart.
I bought for my great nephew who I thought would also enjoy all the naughty and funny things the little dog Harry did .
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Natasha
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2020
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Daughter wanted because they were reading this book in her class. Great Book.
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Sofia
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in Italy on June 9, 2021
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Libro davvero ben fatto, bei disegni e storia divertente. Cercherò anche le altre avventure di Harry!
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F del Rocio Cerrillo Cruz
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonito y simpatico, además de que los perros siempre son tema favorito de los niños
Reviewed in Mexico on October 10, 2019
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Muy bonito y sencillo para los niños
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Deb Dunne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy !
Reviewed in Australia on August 21, 2023
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Buying for my granddaughter, Qld State Library program, 50 books to read before you’re 5. Another for her library
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