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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 out of 5 stars 3,580 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 ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 3,580 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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Customers love the Harry the Dirty Dog book, praising its cute illustrations and delightful story that's easy to follow. Moreover, the book holds up well in children's hands and is especially appreciated by dog lovers who find it brings a smile to their faces. Additionally, they appreciate its straightforward pacing, with one customer noting how it helps children understand sequence of events. However, the readability receives mixed feedback, with some finding it easy to read while others criticize the horrible grammar.

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147 customers mention "Illustrations"147 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in this book, describing them as cute and wonderful, with one customer noting that children will enjoy them.

"Great story to teach kids the importance of bathing, and has cute, memorable artwork." Read more

"...She loved the simple illustrations and the storyline. We ended up reading it three times that day!" Read more

"Such a cute book I remember reading it as a child and now enjoy reading it to my kids...." Read more

"The story is easy to follow and the illustrations are sweet. I introduced Harry books to my granddaughters and they love them." Read more

131 customers mention "Story quality"131 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of Harry the Dirty Dog, describing it as a delightful and timeless tale that makes a great bedtime read, with one customer noting that each chapter contains a hidden moral lesson.

"Great story to teach kids the importance of bathing, and has cute, memorable artwork." Read more

"...She loved the simple illustrations and the storyline. We ended up reading it three times that day!" Read more

"...The story is a lot of fun because it is all about Harry doesn't like taking baths...." Read more

"...me to read it multiple times a day during our visit, and sat through the whole story...." Read more

18 customers mention "Sturdiness"15 positive3 negative

Customers find the book sturdy, noting that it has stood the test of time and holds up well in the hands of little ones.

"...The size is just right and the book is quite sturdy for the adventurous toddler grip...." Read more

"...Still, it's nice to read a well-done, solid children's book without the cynicism or pretentiousness you get in some of the books for kids today...." Read more

"...I was thrilled with the Library binding. Very colorful and sturdy. It should last a lifetime!" Read more

"...The fact that it's a board book makes it super sturdy too! Love it!" Read more

17 customers mention "Harry story"17 positive0 negative

Customers love the Harry the Dirty Dog story, describing it as a cute tale of a mischievous dog.

"The book”Dirty Harry” is delightful! It arrived in perfect shape, too." Read more

"...I love the pictures and it is fun to have the kids look for Harry as he gets dirtier and dirtier...." Read more

"...Harry is illustrated to cute, the kids love the illustrations as well as the story...." Read more

"...And I loved the dirty dog story.❤️❤️❤️😂❤️❤️❤️😂😇😍😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸..." Read more

15 customers mention "Dog lovers"15 positive0 negative

Customers love this book, particularly for dog lovers, as it brings a smile to anyone's face and features a cute little dog character.

"Harry, a sweet dog who thinks he hates baths, learns that they are worth it to be with those he loves!" Read more

"...He loves it. It has everything he likes, dogs, a boy, a mama, a ball... I do not find it dated, although the illustrations are a little old-..." Read more

"...The story is simple and cute with interesting illustrations. The dog is adorable and looks so cuddly...." Read more

"...It was great to see my daughters face on Christmas morning, with the big smile,..." Read more

15 customers mention "Ease of use"12 positive3 negative

Customers find the book straightforward and easy to follow, making it a good lesson for children. One customer notes it's simple enough for really little ones, while another mentions it's useful for reinforcing sequencing skills.

"The story is easy to follow and the illustrations are sweet. I introduced Harry books to my granddaughters and they love them." Read more

"...I'm always glad to have books that are short and simple enough to enjoy with really little ones." Read more

"This is an excellent bedtime story that is simple, straightforward, adventuresome, touching, and identifiable for families...." Read more

"...Some of the story line is difficult to understand, but my son gets the basic concept...." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with several noting they never get tired of reading it. One customer mentions how it helps children understand that getting dirty is okay, while another appreciates how it draws connections to cleaning little ones.

"...also fun to read before bath time because you can draw connections about cleaning little ones to the story." Read more

"...This is a must-read for those who enjoy dogs, dirt and the love of family." Read more

"...makes both my husband and I read this to her every day, over and over again, and we never get sick of it...." Read more

"...She loves Harry getting dirty." Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with some finding it easy to read and well-written, while others point out issues with horrible grammar and boring sentences to read aloud.

"...This timeless classic has wonderful illustrations that compliment the text with a perfection that is often absent from modern choices...." Read more

"...If, on some nights, they are too verbose, it's easy to read just one phrase & still make an entertaining story for the reader!..." Read more

"...The book itself isn’t the best read but my kid loves dogs so I bought it." Read more

"...Simple to read and keeps the interest of little ones. The dust jackets were 100% perfect." Read more

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4 out of 5 stars
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For some reason I remember this book being better than what it is. The book I received was fine just very thin like a coloring book style. The book itself isn’t the best read but my kid loves dogs so I bought it.
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  • MYOB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable story with a good lesson
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
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    Great story to teach kids the importance of bathing, and has cute, memorable artwork.
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  • JoLayne Berry
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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    This was ordered for my granddaughter’s 4th birthday present. She wasn’t too excited until we sat down and I read it to her. She loved the simple illustrations and the storyline. We ended up reading it three times that day!
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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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  • Roberta Hounshell
    5.0 out of 5 stars “Dirty Harry” children’s book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    The book”Dirty Harry” is delightful! It arrived in perfect shape, too.
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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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  • 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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  • Carmella M. Hurley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Harry the Dirty Dog
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
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    A classic I’m happy to share with my granddaughter.
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  • notchland88
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for toddlers. A classic.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
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    This is a terrific book to read with very young children. We enjoyed reading it with our four children when they were growing up, and we recently took it as a gift for our just-turned-two grand daughter. She asked me to read it multiple times a day during our visit, and sat through the whole story. She enjoyed pointing out the bath over and over (she loves baths), and finding Harry on every page of his getting dirty adventure. I'm always glad to have books that are short and simple enough to enjoy with really little ones.
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  • Michael B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars On the nose Nostalgia
    Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2024
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    Brought back a childhood memory for a family member. Ty!
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  • parole delle cicogne
    5.0 out of 5 stars consigliato
    Reviewed in Italy on October 6, 2020
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    Arrivato nei tempi
    buona qualità e prodotto adatto per bambini dai 4 anni in su
    Buona qualità
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  • bluyonda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dogtastic!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2010
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    A delightful concept beautifully written by Gene Zion, enhanced with classic 1950's painted illustrations by Margaret Bloy Graham. Each page has a plain white background. The bold, black text is simple and well spaced out. The illustrations are detailed yet not cluttered, lending themselves beautifully to observational discussions. Superb for an insight in to the past and comparison with the present. For example there is a lovely picture of a steam train complete with sooty smoke cloud and a lorry delivering coal in the high street.

    Harry is a little white dog with black spots. He lives with a family and runs away from home in order to avoid the inevitable 'bath'. While away he has a dogtastic time but has now changed into a black dog with white spots. Upon his return, no one recognises him. He takes matters into his own paws and resorts to an unthinkable drastic measure!

    This board book edition is super sturdy. The cover has a lovely gloss finish and the internal pages a lovely silky finish. I have no doubt all would cope with a damp cloth if the need arose.

    Measurements approx:~
    Height 7 ½ " 19 cm
    Width 5 ½ " 14 cm
    Depth 3/4 " 2 cm

    My little one enjoys both snuggling up to have this read and exploring the pages quietly alone. This will be an ideal paired reading book and in time solo reading. A superb purchase and lovely addition to our book shelf. We most highly recommend.
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  • kana.MK
    5.0 out of 5 stars 好き
    Reviewed in Japan on August 8, 2019
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    大好きな絵本の中の１つ。
    私は英語版の方が好きです。
    読み聞かせにも胎教にも、英語の勉強の１つとしても活躍してくれる絵本だと思います。
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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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