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I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune — Content Guide for Parents

By Sandra BoyntonBoynton Bookworks2026-01-27ISBN 979834711023024 pages
I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune

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

About this book

This bright, sturdy board book is a fabulous celebration of puppy-dog love and friendship, featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton’s legendary pizzazz!

Based on the song wonderfully sung by Dwight Yoakam on Frog Trouble (Boynton’s celebrated country music album), I’ve Got a Dog is a jaunty and captivating board book about the many ways a dog brings joy and companionship. Whether they are howling tunes or sitting quietly by your side, when you've got a dog, you’ve got a lifelong friend.

I've got a dog. And he’s got me. / We get along so easily.
Wherever I go, he’s by my side. / I’ve got a dog. I’m satisfied.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on the joy and companionship that a dog brings, which is appropriate for young children. No scary content in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on the positive aspects of having a dog.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have violence?

    No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on the joy and companionship that a dog brings, which is appropriate for young children.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have scary content?

    No scary content in the book. The narrative is light-hearted and focuses on the positive aspects of having a dog.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention other works by the author but do not provide evidence of any religious practices or themes in 'I've Got a Dog!'.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have racial/cultural content?

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

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The content is aimed at young children, featuring simple and playful language.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative is centered around the joy of companionship with a dog, without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results reference other works and reviews but do not indicate any sexual themes in 'I've Got a Dog!'.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on the relationship between a dog and its owner without promoting specific gender expectations.

  • Does I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book 'I've Got a Dog! A Happy Little Tune'. The search results primarily reference unrelated content about LGBTQ+ representation in media.

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