The Sailor Dog (book) facts for kids
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| Author | Margaret Wise Brown |
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| Illustrator | Garth Williams |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Little Golden Books |
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1953 |
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| Pages | 28 |
| ISBN | 978-0-307-00143-6 |
| OCLC | 933597 |
Scuppers The Sailor Dog (also known as The Sailor Dog) is a popular children's book. It was written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Garth Williams. This book tells the exciting story of a dog who loves the sea.
The Story of Scuppers
Scuppers is a special dog with a big dream: he wants to sail the ocean! He has his own small sailboat, which might look a bit old with its colorful patches. But Scuppers takes great care of his boat, keeping everything tidy and "ship-shape." He even has special hooks for his hat, rope, and spyglass.
Scuppers' Adventure Begins
One day, a huge storm hits while Scuppers is at sea. His boat gets shipwrecked, meaning it's damaged and stuck. But Scuppers is a very clever and brave dog! He uses pieces of wood he finds on the beach to build himself a cozy house.
Exploring New Lands
After fixing his boat, Scuppers sets sail again. He travels to a new, faraway seaport. This place is bustling with other dogs, dressed in long robes, carrying jars on their heads. Scuppers realizes he needs some new clothes after his long journey. He tries on many different hats and shoes, picking out the perfect new outfit.
Back to the Sea
Even with new adventures on land, Scuppers misses the ocean. He carefully puts all his sailing gear back in its place on his boat. Soon, he is back where he truly belongs: sailing the deep green sea, happy to be a sailor once more.
