"Hey, Pup! We can have fun at the dog run!" Brand new readers can join a giraffe and his dog as they play at an urban dog run. The words in this book are super easy to read for kids just learning to decode. Silly illustrations will have your child giggling as they read. A perfect choice as a first book for children who need to gain confidence reading independently and who are building a sight word vocabulary. About the series: Welcome to R.L. Margolin's Books for Beginner Readers series, here to help your new reader develop reading confidence and a love for literacy! This book is just right for children who have learned all of the letter sounds and are ready to begin sounding out simple words. It's a great place to begin building a sight word vocabulary, too. My promises to you: All the words used in the series are truly easy for your child to read. The stories make sense. Engaging illustrations help carry the story where words are few. Entertainment on every page will hold the attention of your young child. Seek and find challenge: Find Shindig Squirrel hiding in each scene! Recommended for new readers ages 3-7. About the author: R.L. Margolin is an author of children's books with a background in psychology and early childhood education. She grew up in Appalachia, but now lives with her husband and two children in New York City. She is committed to writing inclusive books that make all children feel seen. Her books are here to help children develop pride and a sense of accomplishment as they take those special first steps on the path to becoming avid readers.