PENGUIN YOUNG READERS About Tiny the Birthday Dog Today is Tinyâs birthday! His best friend prepares a cake, present, and decorations, all described in simple, easy-to-read vocabulary. Like the previous books in this series about the lovable, oversized dog Tiny, this is a relatable and funny friendship story that beginning readers will be proud to read all by themselves. âAdd Tiny to the roll call of great dogs in childrenâs literature: Ribsy, Martha, Carl, Mudge. He may just wind up being a young readerâs best friend.ââThe Horn Book on Tiny Goes to the Library