Holly is given a lively puppy who prefers to chew, play, and explore rather than train. She takes him along to a local show where lots of pet prizes are to be won. Will Holly's puppy win a prize?

Level 1 DK Readers feature read-together stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They use short, simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues and special picture dictionary boxes help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children.

DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.
Charlotte Hicks is an author and editor of numerous titles for both children and young adults. Hicks wrote the early reader's book Playful Puppy and served as chief editor for the Story Starter educational book series by Gwyneth Windsor. View titles by Charlotte Hicks

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Holly is given a lively puppy who prefers to chew, play, and explore rather than train. She takes him along to a local show where lots of pet prizes are to be won. Will Holly's puppy win a prize?

Level 1 DK Readers feature read-together stories for children just beginning to learn to read. They use short, simple sentences, simple vocabulary, word repetition, and large type. Strong visual clues and special picture dictionary boxes help children with new words. Lively stories feature characters and topics that are familiar to young children.

DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.

Author

Charlotte Hicks is an author and editor of numerous titles for both children and young adults. Hicks wrote the early reader's book Playful Puppy and served as chief editor for the Story Starter educational book series by Gwyneth Windsor. View titles by Charlotte Hicks

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