Description
A sweet introduction to owning a pet that is perfect for readers of The Most Magnificent Thing and A Ball for Daisy. When a little girl gets a new puppy, they have a lot to learn about each other. The new friends can be shy, messy, and sometimes get into trouble. They get lost, but they always get found. Their friendship may be a lot of work--but at the end of the day, they love each other! Experience the excitement and mystery surrounding a new pet (and a new friend) in this joyful picture book from acclaimed author and illustrator Karl Newsom Edwards. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year Cheerfully ingenuous...Totally, infectiously ebullient.--Kirkus Reviews, Starred review A joyous look at the work and play that go into pet ownership and friendship.--Booklist The concise, cheery text gently explains what to expect when a newcomer joins the household, [and] the illustrations are cartoonlike and sweet. The curly-haired, brown-skinned little girl and the large-eared, spotted puppy make an adorable pair as they learn what it means to gain a new companion.--School Library Journal
Details
Author: |
Karl Newsom Edwards |
ISBN 10: |
0399557008 |
Pages: |
32 |
Publisher: |
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers |
Publication Date: |
May 23, 2017 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
0.70lbs |
Age Group: |
Children (0 - 8) |
Grade Range: |
P-3 |
