Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail – A Classic I Can Read Book About a Construction Crew for Kids (Ages 4-8) (I Can Read Level 1)

Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew, gently adapted from James Horvath’s popular picture book of the same title.

Top dog Duke and his crew of construction-worker dogs are ready to knock down an old building and build up a shiny new one. With all their favorite construction vehicles―like cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and cement mixers―all on the job, these busy dogs have a lot to do. This tale of teamwork for kids will have young readers wondering: will they finish the new building in time?

Build, Dogs, Build is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Perfect for your little builder, this book has everything they love:

• Level One for New Readers: As part of the I Can Read series, this book uses simple sentences and familiar words perfect for kids just starting to sound out words on their own.
• Adorable Dog Characters: A whole construction crew of cute, busy dogs makes practicing reading fun and engaging.
• Perfect for Vehicle Lovers: Features all the big machines kids adore, including cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and cement mixers.
• Fun, Rhythmic Story: Top Dog Duke leads his crew to knock down an old building and build something new in this satisfying adventure.

James Horvath has worked as a designer and illustrator for more than fifteen years. In 2002 he established Jamestoons Studios (with a workforce of one) so he could focus more on his illustration. When not scratching and scribbling at his drawing table, he plays with his two young sons and wife, bangs around on the banjo, surfs, and generally has a lot of fun. A lifelong devoted cartoon fan, James Horvath lives with his family on California’s central coast. You can visit him online at www.jamestoons.com.