Children's book (c) 1956.  Written by Gene Zion and illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham.   The grey and white spotted fluffy plush dog could be the exact stand-in for the dog in the story! 
 
Don't miss Harry the Dirty Dog! This funny picture book about the strong-willed dog who really doesn't want a bath stands the test of time. 
 
Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.