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The page design itself expands as the dog's constricted world opens.
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Hot Dog
Doug Salati2023 selection · Picture books
Hot Dog
An overheated city dog and owner escape to the beach, where space, water, and play restore calm.
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You want an expressive urban-to-nature adventure.
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