{"product_id":"go-away-dog-9780064442312","title":"Go Away, Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gentle and funny child's-eye view of overcoming doubts and meeting a new pet (or friend).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first the boy doesn't want to meet a friendly wagging dog at the park--\"Go away, dog!\" he says. But as the dog fetches, rolls over, shakes hands, and otherwise works all its doggy charms, the boy starts to open up. \"You like me, don't you, you old dog?\" Maybe they can be friends after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis My First I Can Read uses simple, repeating words, making it a good match for the youngest emergent readers. The classic story is now accompanied by appealing modern full-color art by Paul Meisel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGo Away, Dog\u003c\/em\u003e is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeisel, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePaul Meisel has illustrated many books for children, including \u003cem\u003eWhy Are the Ice Caps Melting?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEnergy Makes Things Happen\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWhat Happens to Our Trash?\u003c\/em\u003e in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. He lives in Newtown, Connecticut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNodset, Joan L.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJoan L. Nodset was inspired to write this story nearly forty years ago after catsitting Ptolemy, a friend's lovably moody feline. Ms. Nodset is also the author of \u003cem\u003eGo Away, Dog\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWho Took the Farmer's Hat?\u003c\/em\u003e and wrote \u003cem\u003eCrocodile and Hen: A Bakongo Folktale\u003c\/em\u003e under the name Joan M. Lexau. She lives in Otisville, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629963055378,"sku":"9780064442312","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f6eb44f1-b760-4841-bcea-657f44387ee1.jpg?v=1732738394","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/go-away-dog-9780064442312","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}