Happy Dog, Sad Dog
Author-illustrator Sam Lloyd
Interest age: 2 to 4
Reading age: 5+
Published by Little Tiger, 2026
About this book
Meet a cast of cute dogs in this board book that focuses on opposite words for very young readers. There is a big dog and a little dog, a happy dog and a sad dog, a hot dog and a cold dog, and even a hairy dog and a bald dog!
This book uses bright, high-contrast images and a simple design to make it accessible for toddlers. The descriptive language will help to build age-appropriate vocabulary that matches up clearly with the pictures. The repetition and predictability of the text will also help the youngest readers to build confidence as they join in on hearing the book again.
The end of this lovely board book features tips from BookTrust on reading with your child. It’s a great book to introduce early language in a fun and memorable way.
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