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Harry by the Sea

Name: Harry by the Sea
ISBN: 9780064430104

Gene Zion

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 26, 1976

Reading lane: Dog Stories

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At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Beachside Mix-Ups

A playful dog story turns a seaweed mishap and look-alike umbrellas into comic confusion.

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Harry’s funny beach misadventures
A lighthearted picture-book read for dog lovers

Expect

Seaweed, mistaken identity, and a family-finding search
An accessible, playful story with a familiar character

Book Details

Authors: Gene Zion
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: October 26, 1976
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Dog Stories · Pet Stories
Reading lane: Dog Stories

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Dog Stories
Fox Stories
Pet Stories
Baby Animals

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New Baby Stories
Stepfamily Stories
Girls & Young Women
Funny Stories

About This Book

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A fun classic picture book featuring the beloved Harry the Dirty Dog! When Harry goes on a visit to the beach, he is mistaken for a sea creature when a big wave covers him with seaweed. Harry also has to hunt for his family beneath all the similar beach umbrellas. Children will relate to Harry's funny misadventures. This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog . Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times. For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry and the Lady Next Door.