Let's Get a Pup! Said Kate - Softcover

Graham, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763621935 ISBN 13: 9780763621933

Publisher: Candlewick, 2003

Synopsis

"This is first-rate child’s fare. . . . Sure to make both listeners and readers feel warm and happy when they put it down." — Booklist (starred review)

There are lots of dogs of all shapes and sizes at the animal shelter. But Kate and her mom and dad know they want Dave the moment they see him. He’s small and cute and a perfect fit for the end of Kate’s bed. But then they see Rosy, who is old and gray and broad as a table. How can they take home just one dog when there are so many wonderful animals who need a home? Bob Graham creates an original, endearing family in a touching story that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Graham is the author of such well-loved children's books as QUEENIE, ONE OF THE FAMILY; ROSE MEETS MR. WINTERGARTEN; BENNY: AN ADVENTURE STORY; and MAX. "LET'S GET A PUP!" SAID KATE grew our of his own experiences. "Our family once went to a dog shelter, looking for a small pup, and we came away with not one dog but two," he says. "Since we are now sadly dogless, we are tempted to repeat the process."

From Booklist:

*Starred Review* Ages 3-5. "Let's get a pup," are words that strike fear in the hearts of some parents, but not the happy-go-lucky young parents in this book. When their little daughter wakes them up with her request, Mom asks, "What, a brand-new one?" and Dad jokes, "With the wrapping still on?" But even before finishing breakfast, they are off to the rescue center, where there are many, many dogs to choose from: "sniffers and sleepers; scratchers and sleepers." After looking at smelly dogs, fat dogs, happy dogs, and sad dogs, they find Dave, a perky puppy with spots. He's the one, but on the way out they meet Rosy--old, gray, and broad as a table. Of course, they can't take every dog home, so they leave Rosy behind. That night, Dave is the perfect puppy addition to the household, but something is missing. Time to bring home Rosy. This is first-rate child's fare, with enough joy to bring smiles to kids' faces and a few touching moments to tug at their heartstrings. Graham's bright art is sometimes surprising but always on target. Here, Mom wears a nose ring, and Dad wears an earring, yet they are ideal parents for this tender family story. This is a book sure to make both listeners and readers feel warm and happy when they put it down. Pair it with Marc Simont's The Stray Dog [BKL Ja 1 & 15 01] for a story hour with a delightful doggy theme. Ilene Cooper
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About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0763621935
• ISBN 13: 9780763621933
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Graham Bob