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Description
Circle dogs live in a square house with a square yard, eat circle snacks, and dig circle holes.
Quick Summary
Kevin Henkes has created a wonderfully silly concept book that kids end up requesting over and over. The whole joke is that these dogs live in a square house with a square yard, eat circle snacks, and dig circle holes, and the deadpan way the dogs go about their day makes little readers giggle. It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who are just starting to read independently, though it's also a great read-aloud for younger kids who love dogs or anything with a clever twist. Parents will appreciate how the repetition and short sentences help build confidence in new readers without feeling like a typical "learning to read" book. The illustrations are warm and playful, with the dogs' big eyes and chubby shapes giving them plenty of personality to enjoy even before kids can read the words. If your kid adores this one, Henkes' "Chester's Way" has that same gentle humor and character-driven charm, though it's more of a story than a concept book. There's nothing scary or heavy here just playful dogs doing dog things, which makes it a solid choice for reading or anytime you need a quick, satisfying read.