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Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake — Content Guide for Parents

By Dav PilkeyHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company2016-04-26ISBN 978054465114224 pages
Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty!

With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey brings the joys of childhood friendships to life in his tales of two lovable dog pals. This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills while also tickling their funny bone. Bonus activities include amazing dog facts, a word scramble, fill-in-the-blank, maze, and story sequencing exercise. Available as a lower-priced hardcover edition.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story involves light-hearted mischief and a humorous misunderstanding, which is appropriate for young readers. No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and intended to be humorous, without any frightening elements.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have violence?

    No violence is depicted in the book. The story involves light-hearted mischief and a humorous misunderstanding, which is appropriate for young readers.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is light-hearted and intended to be humorous, without any frightening elements.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The narrative does not include any religious practices, beliefs, or themes.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have profanity?

    No profanity is found in the book. The language used is simple and suitable for children.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The story does not address environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is aimed at early readers and focuses on friendship and playful adventures.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features anthropomorphic dogs and focuses on their playful adventures without any gender-specific themes.

  • Does Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake'. The content focuses on the adventures of two dogs and their mistaken identity of a skunk as a kitty.

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