The Long Dog

by Eric Seltzer

[Scholastic Reader Level 1]

magic school busThis level 1 reader uses funny dogs to introduce opposite words. There's a dirty dog and a clean dog, a mean dog and a nice dog, and many more! Plus, there's an extremely long dog who keeps popping into the story. The long dog adds humor to the book, and kids will be anxious to turn the pages all the way to the end! Young readers will enjoy Eric Seltzer's bright illustrations and rhythmic, easy-to-read text.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2015

Reviews

[Deania · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good book for first readers. It talks about different types of dogs and different weather elements. It is interesting and the illustrations are colorful.

[Carrie Gelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for very beginning readers

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book because it reminded me of the "I CAN READ" books from the good ol' days. Many new leveled books are actually more difficult because they are labelled because they are usually based around certain licensed characters. This book is one of those basic goodies. And my son thought the Long Dog was funny.. He enjoyed reading this book.

[Max McCormack · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Long Dog is a simple and humorous story that follows a dog with a comically long body. Seltzer’s use of visuals enhances the humor by hyperbolizing the unbelievable length of the dog and is effective in keeping young readers engaged, as it enhances the simple narrative, creating a story that’s a joy to read.

[Lucas · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I thought the long dog was very cool. I liked that there was a big white dog and a small black dog because I have a small white dog and a big black dog!! There were so many dogs, the mean one was cool too!” - Lucas

[Jessie Drew · Rating 3 out of 5]

“It was alright, could be better.” -Wolfgang, 6yo.

I thought it was a cute book and excellent for Level 1 readers.

[Mely · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book to help teach opposites. It's also an early reader book, so the text was very simple and easy to read.

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a perfect book for early beginning readers. A true Level 1 book. Great, fun, and funny illustrations.

[Kristiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this one! Cute and not too repetitive, this one is a winner. A great, classic easy reader.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dog after dog appear in this easy reader that is reminiscent of the classic Go, Dog. Go! The very simple text shows opposites. There are hot dogs and cold dogs. Wet dogs and dry dogs. Dirty dogs and clean dogs. Each shown with a simple illustration that will help new readers decode the words. Throughout the book, a particularly long dog appears again and again, adding a touch of whimsy and humor. This is a simple yet very engaging beginning reader with tons of appeal.

Seltzer uses very simple sentences throughout his book, appealing directly to new readers. The use of opposites also helps with new readers figuring out the words as well as the repeating simple sentence structure. The illustrations have a winning cartoon style that is simple as well. Each sentence is clearly matching to a corresponding image aiding in new reader skills. The added touches of humor throughout make for a book that is fun to read as well.

A nice pick for beginning reader collections, this is simple, easy and full of humor. Appropriate for ages 4-6.

[Sharie · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent early reader

[Athena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent emerging readers book. Very repetitive & easy to read w/ a little more variety than most.

[Cathy Heinsohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple opposite by ok but with a fun twist. Easy enough for young readers to "read" but funny enough to entertain adults.