Publisher: Picture Window Books

Copyright Date: 2025

Edition Date: 2025 Release Date: 08/01/24

Illustrator: Yanait, Evelt,

Pages: 59 pages

ISBN: 1-484-69237-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-484-69237-0

Dewey: Fic

LCCN: 2023046933

Dimensions: 20 cm.

Subject Heading:
Hmong American children. Juvenile fiction.
Dogs. Juvenile fiction.
Twins. Juvenile fiction.
Siblings. Juvenile fiction.
Contests. Juvenile fiction.
Hmong Americans. Fiction.
Dogs. Fiction.
Twins. Fiction.
Siblings. Fiction.
Contests. Fiction.

Language: English

Word Count: 4,379

Reading Level: 3.8

Interest Level: K-3

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.8 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 523896 / grade: Lower Grades

Guided Reading Level: M

Fountas & Pinnell: M

Eight-year-old Hmong American twins Astrid and Apollo decide to enter their dog Luna in the Cutest Canine Contest. After all, shes the cutest dog they know! But they discover that teaching Luna the tricks needed to compete in the contest might be trickier than they thought! With the help of a friend and little sister Eliana, they discover Luna is a fast learnerbut that shes also picked up some bad habits from another dog! On the day of the contest, will Luna dazzle or fizzle? Exploring themes of tradition and adventure, and showcasing a warm sibling relationship in a Hmong American family, Astrid and Apollo will charm young readers.