{"product_id":"the-outside-dog-9780064441872","title":"The Outside Dog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom acclaimed author Charlotte Pomerantz comes this sweet, compassionate story with universal appeal about a little girl's longing for a pet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrandfather never lets Marisol even pet stray dogs, but when she finds Pancho sitting outside their house in the hills of Puerto Rico, she is determined to keep him. Grandfather worries about fleas and ticks. But Marisol persuades him to feed the dog leftovers from dinner. Can she convince him to give this outside dog a home? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Level 3 I Can Read book is geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Set in Puerto Rico, the story contains several Spanish vocabulary words, and a glossary of definitions and pronunciations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePomerantz, Charlotte:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eCharlotte Pomerantz was born in New York City, where she still lives. Among her many popular books for children are \u003cem\u003eMangaboom\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Anita Lobel; \u003cem\u003eHere Comes Henny \u003c\/em\u003e(based on the wordplay of James Joyce), illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker; \u003cem\u003eHalfway to Your House\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Gabrielle Vincent; \u003cem\u003eFlap Your Wings and Try\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAll Asleep\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Nancy Tafuri; and \u003cem\u003ePosy\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated by Catherine Stock (a Christopher Award book).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlecas, Jennifer:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJennifer Plecas's illustrations appear in many popular books for children, including \u003cem\u003eWrapping Paper Romp, \u003c\/em\u003e a Growing Tree book by Patricia Hubbell, and\u003cem\u003e Rattlebone Rock\u003c\/em\u003e by Sylvia Andrews, as well as the ALA Notable Book the \u003cem\u003eOutside Dog, \u003c\/em\u003e an I Can Read Book by Charlotte Pomerantz. Ms. Plecas lives in Blue Springs, Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50628796186898,"sku":"9780064441872","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1ecb8d06-cee4-4432-aeab-ddab7cf6bdc7.jpg?v=1732708004","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-outside-dog-9780064441872","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}