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Harry by the Sea by Gene Zion

Harry by the Sea

Gene Zion

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 26, 1976

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Who it’s for
A playful dog story turns a seaweed mishap and look-alike umbrellas into comic confusion.
Themes
Beach misadventures, Searching for family
Genres
Dog Stories, Funny Stories, The Classics

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About this book

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.

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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.

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

Come here for

  • 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

Where it sits

Dog Stories95%
Funny Stories71%
The Classics56%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Dog Stories
  • Fox Stories
  • Pet Stories
  • Baby Animals
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  • New Baby Stories
  • Stepfamily Stories
  • Girls & Young Women
  • Funny Stories
Authors
Gene Zion
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 26, 1976
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Beach misadventures · Searching for family
Reading lane
Dog Stories