The First Dog

by Jan Brett

Book Overview

Kip the cave boy offers to share all his wooly rhino ribs if Paleowolf will use his keen nose, fine ears, and sharp eyes to protect Kip. When Paleowolf agrees with a bark and wag of his tail, Kip... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152276513
• ISBN13: 9780152276515
• Release Date: August 1992
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 9.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Fun book

Great interesting book about the first domesticated dog. My 4 year old daughter enjoyed it, she said “that was a cute story.” The illustrations are beautiful. Would definitely recommend it.

The First Dog

Jan Brett again blends beautiful artwork and easy to follow text that parents and child alike enjoy. My daughter enjoys the complex artwork and tries to predict the next page by the preview drawings. Highly recommend for ages 4-10.

This Book Rocks.

The first dog reminded me of my dog an me. If you have a dog of your own you willl like The First Dog so come an buy the book for your self you will like the story. The First Dog.

This Book Rocks.

There were lots of animals in the story that are cool.

Wonderful Book

The First Dog is truely a wonderful book. I run a day care and this book is the favorite of all the children. We have all of Jan Brett's book yet this one remains the most requested. Thank you Jan Brett for bringing so much pleasure to so many children!

Exquisite writing, beautiful pictures!

Join Kip the cave boy as he journeys to his home through a trecherous land filled with ferocious mammoths and gigantic grizzly bears. Paleowolf, his wolf friend, helps Kip on his trek. This book is filled with lovely drawings detailed with a careful hand; the illustrations will delight children and adults alike. Another great accompishment by Jan Brett; the perfect book to add to a child's collection!