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Hot Dog

by Doug Salati

Picture book · ages 4–8 · grades K–3 · 380L · 40 pages · 2022

Why we'd hand it over

A visual slapstick romp about a dog obsessed with hot dogs — pure nonsense fun, zero plot, perfect for the 5–6 read-aloud crowd who just want to laugh at the pictures.

What parents said

I love it as much as my toddler. It really makes you FEEL the summer in NYC.

parent on r/childrensbooks, April 2026

I remember running around the room gleefully when they announced it as the Caldecott winner at Youth Media Awards!

parent on r/childrensbooks, April 2026

Where to get it

Bookshop.org·Find at library

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