The year of the dog
Grace Lin
Ages 7–10 · Grade 2–5 · 2006
Perfect for kids figuring out who they are — Pacy's warm, funny story about family, friendship, and finding a passion feels instantly familiar.
What this book builds
Self-awarenessCuriosityPerseverance
Reading feel
Warm & gentle
Stretch for a typical reader at this age
ComfortableStretchingAdvanced
A bit more about the fit
- Engagement
- Easy to get into
- Character energy
- Relatable & growing
- Social tone
- Mostly kind with light conflict
About the book
It's the Chinese Year of the Dog, and as Pacy celebrates with her family, she finds out that this is the year she is supposed to "find herself." Universal themes of friendship, family, and finding one's passion in life make this novel appealing to readers of all backgrounds. This funny and profound book is a wonderful debut novel by a prolific picture book author and illustrator and has all the makings of a classic.