When a child is learning to read, every word counts! Hot dog pretends to be something other than a hot dog. He makes the other food laugh as he pretends to be a fish, a tree, a slide, and a boat. Will anyone believe Dan when he says his hot dog can talk? El perrito caliente tonto (The Silly Hot Dog) is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for ages 2 to 4 features less than 50 words and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide! This title is also available in an English version! Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lightning Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series. Each title is available in an English and Spanish version! Read Less