A condensed, board-book version of the P. D. Eastman canine classic Big Dog . . . Little Dog, staring Fred and Ted—mutts who are opposite in every way, but best friends nevertheless.

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Big Dog and Little Dog make the mistake of chasing a skunk.

Big Dog and Little Dog eat, sleep, go for walks, and get into trouble.

These robust books are a great way to familiarize children with first concepts. Here, opposites are introduced with the charming story of two friends trying to have the perfect day.

Meet best friends Fred (Big Dog) and Ted (Little Dog) in P. D. Eastman’s classic Beginner Book. Though one is big and one is little, and one loves green and one loves red, these pup pals—along with their helpful acquaintance, Bird—prove that opposites can be the very best of friends. Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

Big Dog and Little Dog like going for walks, though having a bath afterwards is not so much fun.