{"product_id":"see-me-dig-isbn-9780823440429","title":"See Me Dig","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe energetic dogs from Geisel Award Honor Book \u003ci\u003eSee Me Run\u003c\/i\u003e are back in another adventure in this Guided Reading Level D book. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e These dogs like to dig—and dig—and dig! But when their digging disturbs gophers, racoons, and an angry bear, they have to run!  The beach is a new place to dig, but what could be in that treasure chest. . . ? Pirate's treasure?  No . . . it's full of pirate ghosts, and they have to run away again! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Finally, the dogs find a new spot—and something that likes to dig as much as they do. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Bright, cartoonish illustrations bring this story to life, full of energy and action—adding detail and humor to the simple text to support the story.  This cast of mischievous dogs is sure to win your heart as they play in the dirt and chase each other through the pages of this early reader. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The award-winning  I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards.  Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Suitable for late kindergarten readers, \u003cb\u003eLevel D\u003c\/b\u003e books use a wider vocabulary and more complex plots with multiple scenes.  They feature longer sentences and greater variety in sentence structure than the prior levels.  Move onto Level E books next!★ \"In this gem of an early reader, a cast of cavorting canines find more than they expected when they start digging . . . Using just a few words and extremely short sentences, Meisel delivers a funny story with a real plot containing several surprises. His cartoon-style illustrations in watercolor with pen-and-ink and pencil details capture the canine personalities and create deliciously spooky (but not really scary) villains in the pirate ghosts.  New readers will dig this.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"This whimsical choice for emergent readers should engender conversation about the element of surprise.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Despite relying upon a straightforward narrative, Meisel still infuses the plot with fun and whimsy . . . These well-intentioned but mischievous dogs are truly winsome characters; their wide-eyed expressions, furrowed brows, and lolling tongues will readily endear them to children. A must-have for novice readers.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Beginning readers will easily handle the short, simple sentences, and the illustrations offer tons of visual humor.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"This new companion to the author's 2011 book, See Me Run, is another rollicking romp with this pack of digging canines. . . . Cartoon-like watercolor, pen-and-ink and pencil drawings combined with very simple sentences and vocabulary make this a delightful reading adventure for primary students.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading Today Online, by the International Reading Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePaul Meisel is the author and illustrator of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor books \u003ci\u003eSee Me Run \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI See a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e, both I Like to Read® books.  He has written and illustrated nonfiction in the Nature Diary series: \u003ci\u003eMy Awesome Summer by P. Mantis\u003c\/i\u003e (AAAS Excellence in Children's Books Finalist, CCCB Best of the Year  List, Science Best Books for Curious Kids, Virginia Readers' Choice) and  \u003ci\u003eMy Happy Year by E. Bluebird \u003c\/i\u003e(a JLG selection). \u003ci\u003eThe Schmutzy Family, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten  by Marilyn Rosenberg and illustrated by Paul Meisel, was a National  Jewish Book Award Finalist. Paul lives in Connecticut.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233538519269,"sku":"NP9780823440429","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823440429_a148e407-79c8-45ba-ad8c-9aaff781e3bc.jpg?v=1767736293","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/see-me-dig-isbn-9780823440429","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}