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IF YOU GIVE A DOG A DONUT

Laura Numeroff

“He’ll ask for some apple juice to go with it,” for starters. (Ages 3 to 7)

Ages 3+Source checked

Why this age? Very simple, playful picture-book storytelling with mild slapstick and no significant frightening, sexual, violent, or emotionally intense material. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age3+

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  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Educational value2/5
  • Good role models2/5

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What’s good in it?

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imagination through the wild, spiraling requests of the dog.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Helps children understand logical sequencing and cause-and-effect relationships.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The boy consistently shows patience and kindness to the dog.

Positive messages1/5
Why this rating?

A playful exploration of cause and effect.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The boy is kind and accommodating to the dog's needs.

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