Dav Pilkey Paperback Series: My First I Can Read JUVENILE FICTION/Readers / Beginner Big Dog and Little Dog love chasing kitties, like the black-and-white one in this story. At least they thought it was a kitty! Big Dog and Little Dog are in for a smelly surprise! With simple text, graphic illustrations, and tongue-in-cheek humor, Dav Pilkey taps into the joys of friendship through his tales of two lovable dog pals. Includes activities. Big Dog and Little Dog Making a Mistake is a My First I Can Read book with basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The first step to helping children become great readers is reading aloud to them. Books at this level have short, compelling stories and are written with simple vocabulary. Repeated phrases allow young readers to read some words along with their caregivers.