02 February 2009

Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

Harry dislikes taking a bath so he hides the scrubbing brush and runs off. He plays and enjoys the day becoming dirtier and in the end must insist on a bath. The illustrations are filled with detail following the story.

A great story applicable to younger children not liking bathing and getting dirty. Children also can recognize the idea of running off and exploring on their own without mom and dad around. The illustrator captured dog movements and expressions.

Zion, G. (1956). Harry the dirty dog. New York, NY: Harper and Row.
ISBN: none listed
Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham

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