Build, Dogs, Build: A Tall Tail (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 cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks, and cement mixers all on the job, these busy dogs have a lot to do. 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.

• Teamwork for Kids: Join Top Dog Duke and his hardworking crew as they show that the best jobs get done together.
• Mighty Construction Vehicles: See bulldozers, dump trucks, and a giant crane with a wrecking ball in action on the job site.
• Dogs at Work: A fun, imaginative story for children who love both puppies and big trucks.
• Beginning Reader Support: As a Level One I Can Read book, this story uses simple sentences and familiar words, perfect for kids just starting to read on their own.

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.