Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail

Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew, gently adapted from James Horvath’s popular picture book of the same title.

Top dog Duke and his crew of construction-worker dogs are ready to knock down an old building and build up a shiny new one. With all their favorite construction vehicles—like cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and cement mixers—all on the job, these busy dogs have a lot to do. This tale of teamwork for kids will have young readers wondering: will they finish the new building in time?

Build, Dogs, Build is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Perfect for your little builder, this book has everything they love:

• Level One for New Readers: As part of the I Can Read series, this book uses simple sentences and familiar words perfect for kids just starting to sound out words on their own.
• Adorable Dog Characters: A whole construction crew of cute, busy dogs makes practicing reading fun and engaging.
• Perfect for Vehicle Lovers: Features all the big machines kids adore, including cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and cement mixers.
• Fun, Rhythmic Story: Top Dog Duke leads his crew to knock down an old building and build something new in this satisfying adventure.

“Youngsters who can’t get enough books with pictures of heavy equipment will be attracted to this one.” - School Library Journal

“This is a rollicking, energetic read that will pump up kids’ enthusiasm for building.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Kids who get starry-eyed over trucks, earth-moving equipment, and construction sites should go gaga over this book, which has a pack of very capable canines scampering around and digging at a construction site.” Praise for Dig, Dogs, Dig - Kirkus Reviews

“With its punchy rhymes and Hanna-Barbera panoramas, Dig, Dogs, Dig hops along with the bouncy effervescence of P.D. Eastman’s Go Dog. Go!” Praise for Dig Dogs Dig - New York Times

“Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site will eagerly dig into illustrator/designer Horvath’s vehicle-centric debut, first in a planned series.” Praise for Dig, Dogs, Dig - Publishers Weekly

“A dozen dogs and one black cat work hard to build a playground in this amusing story that will please kids who love excavators, cranes and dump trucks… The entire construction process is conveyed in an energetic manner that is both entertaining and educational.” Praise for Dig, Dogs, Dig - Kirkus Reviews

“Youngsters who can’t get enough books with pictures of heavy equipment will be attracted to this one.” Praise for Dig, Dogs, Dig - School Library Journal