Tiny the Snow Dog

Viking Easy-to-Read

by Cari Meister, Rich Davis (Illustrator)

While Tiny and his best friend play in the snow, they hear a noise in the distance and wonder what it could be, in a simple easy reader with bright illustrations. Simultaneous.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Dogs, School, Fiction

Hardcover

Published September 10, 2001

About the author

Cari Meister lives on a small farm in Minnesota with her husband, four sons, three horses, one dog and one cat. Cari enjoys running, snowshoeing, horseback riding, and yoga. She loves to visit libraries and schools!

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a snowy winter day, and Tiny and his best friend go outside to have some winter fun. Tiny and his friend soon get separated while playing, and when strange noises are heard Tiny's best friend thinks it's a snow monster after him.

[Shyla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah it’s good for little kiddos just starting to learn I don’t k ow how much I liked it but I did read it because my dog who passed away is named tiny and also looks like this but anyway this book overall is pretty good for maybe 4,5 or 6 year olds

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book is cute, it was very repetitive. I know it's to help new readers, but I think that all of the "I do, too" was over done.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tiny and his owner play in the snow and Tiny becomes a snow dog.

[kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for very early readers

[Laurian]

I always like kid books where you spot something that is hiding.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddie read this to us.

[Laurie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Booklist (November 1, 2001 (Vol. 98, No. 5))

Preschool-Gr. 1. On a winter day, a small boy introduces his dog Tiny, the enormous pet most recently seen in Tiny Goes to the Library(2000). Before putting on winter gear and heading outdoors to play, the boy explains that both he and Tiny love the snow. Tiny hides, which makes for some silly scenarios given his size and heft. Then boy and dog head home to warm cocoa. Like the other titles in the series, the slim story is written in the most basic language, with short sentences and mostly monosyllabic vocabulary. The bright, thickly brushed pictures offer clues to help readers puzzle out the text, while providing most of the humor. Fans of the series and newcomers will embrace the exuberant, large-size Tiny, and look forward to his next adventure.



Horn Book (Spring, 2002)

With less exuberance, but the same kind of simple, linear plot and short sentences that characterized the previous books, the large dog, Tiny, and his young owner step outside for a romp in the snow. The boy loses track of his canine companion, and, while the cheerful illustrations reassure readers that Tiny is indeed close by, the young boy is skeptical until a joyous Tiny appears with a big, wet, slurping kiss.



Kirkus Reviews (July 15, 2001)

Meister and Davis team up for their fourth beginning easy reader about Tiny, a gigantic golden dog who is anything but tiny. In fact, he is so tall that his floppy ears graze the tops of doorways. The simple, first-person story is narrated by the boy who owns Tiny, with just one or two sentences per page ("This is Tiny. He is my dog.") and plenty of full-color illustrations to move the action along. The winter-themed plot shows Tiny and the narrator dressing in warm winter clothes and then playing outside in the snow till Tiny chases a snowball too far. The narrator searches for his dog (who is always glimpsed by the reader somewhere in the illustrations), mistaking him for a snow monster when he finally reappears. They go home; they drink hot chocolate; they throw their wet clothes on the floor-just a boy and his six-foot-tall dog on an average day. This simple, satisfying story has a predictable plot, controlled vocabulary, and lots of repetition to help new readers feel successful. Can a springtime adventure for Tiny be far behind? "(Easy reader. 4-7)"



School Library Journal (October 1, 2001)

K-Gr 1-Tiny is a lovable dog that is anything but diminutive. The oversized canine and his owner venture outside to frolic in the snow. They have a snowball fight, go sledding, and Tiny hides from the boy. Even though readers can easily spot the gigantic dog's nose, eyes, or head in the illustrations, the child is unaware of his whereabouts. One line of text per page and limited repetitive vocabulary makes this a solid choice for very early readers. The double-spread watercolor artwork is bright and appealing. Fans of the earlier "Tiny" books will welcome this new story about the big brown dog, but it also stands quite well on its own.-Olga R. Kuharets, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

[Schmobes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kiddo adored this one. It was a great level one book, too.

This is definitely a favorite!
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[Ann Babcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! I am going to get it for my granddaughter!

[Yasuko · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Micah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The main person thought his dog was a snow monster which was really funny. The dog's name is Tiny but he's huge! This was a funny book.

[reviewed by a 6 year old, typed by his Mama]

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is fun and interactive because, at a certain part, Tiny starts hiding and you can ask the kid(s) you're reading to "Where's Tiny?" and have them find him on the page.