Not a Dog
Charlesbridge · Hardcover · June 17, 2025
The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all!
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- Who it’s for
- Meet an endangered Mexican mammal through an inviting read-aloud that pairs animal facts with early learning.
- Themes
- Mexican prairie dog life cycle, Wildlife and healthy ecosystems, Habitat loss and endangered species
- Genres
- Small Pets, Mammals, Ecosystems & Environment
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The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all! It's part of the rodent family and is an endangered species. A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a shapes concept, and the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog. A Mexican prairie dog may look like a dog, but it is certainly not a dog. This adorable mammal is actually part of the rodent family.
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Not a Dog explores the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog, the species' contribution to a healthy ecosystem, and the ways farming has destroyed their habitat and made them an endangered species. Perfect for preschoolers and pre-readers, this charming and informative read-aloud introduces curious kids to one unique animal that is NOT a dog!
A Prairie Dog Surprise
Meet an endangered Mexican mammal through an inviting read-aloud that pairs animal facts with early learning.
Come here for
- A life cycle, Spanish vocabulary, and a shapes concept
- A closer look at one animal’s place in a healthy ecosystem
Expect
- Accessible nonfiction for preschoolers and pre-readers
- A gentle introduction to habitat loss and endangered species
Where it sits
| Small Pets | 63% |
|---|---|
| Ecosystems & Environment | 60% |
| Mammals | 44% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Mammals
- Mexico for Kids
- Ecosystems & Environment
- Authors
- Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
- Published
- June 17, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Mexican prairie dog life cycle · Wildlife and healthy ecosystems · Habitat loss and endangered species
- Reading lane
- Mammals