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A Day, A Dog

series of 62 pencil sketches carry the entire story of a dog who's thrown from a car at the side of a highway, and spends the day fending for himself. After causing an accident when a car swerves to avoid hitting him, the dog wanders for miles across fields until it reaches a town. This unusual, wordless book evokes a strong emotional response in readers who will likely feel compelled to expand upon the story using their own words. ©2000 Cooperative Children's Book Center

Illustrated by Gabrielle Vincent

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-10
Age Range: PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7) Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: Abandonment Animals (Fiction) Wordless Books

Publisher: Front Street
Publish Year: 2000
Pages: 66
ISBN: 1886910510

CCBC Location: Picture Book, Vincent

A Day, A Dog