Bad Dog
by Mike Boldt
Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A little girl dreams of having a dog, but when she gets a pet, it’s actually a mischievous cat named Rocky! Rocky doesn’t act like a typical dog—he ignores commands, dislikes leashes, and prefers quirky habits like licking toes instead of playing fetch. This funny tale celebrates the amusing differences between cats and dogs, sure to make young readers laugh out loud.
Representation & Themes
HumorPetsFamilyFriendshipAnimals
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781984847973
- Pages
- 41
- Publisher
- Doubleday Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 246
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Children's fictionDogs, fictionCats, fictionHumorous stories