The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits
Part of the A Stepping Stone Book Series

The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits

Paperback

Grades 1–4
Ages 6–9

Billy Getten really wants a dog. He’s so dog crazy that he eats dog biscuits! But Billy’s parents won’t give in. They say he’s too irresponsible. Then Billy meets the dog of his dreams. Can Billy convince his parents that he’s ready for a pet before the most wonderful dog in the world gets adopted by someone else?

“This short chapter book offers good role models; strong, three-generational family relationships; and a smooth message about friendship. The soft, expressive black-line drawings will help draw readers.”—Booklist

ISBN 9780307834553 (Ebook)
Published on May 29, 2013
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 64
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

ISBN 9780394847788 (Paperback)
Published on Oct 17, 1989
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pages 64
Dimensions 5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Age Range 6-9 years
Grade Grades 1-4
Reading Level Lexile: 490L | Fountas/Pinnell: N

Betsy Sachs

Betsy Sachs is the author of Mountain Bike Madness and The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits, which was inspired by her biscuit-eating cousin. She lives in Waterbury, Connecticut.

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