The Perfect Puppy for Me - Softcover

O'Connor, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142403350 ISBN 13: 9780142403358

Publisher: Puffin, 2005

Synopsis

Having to wait another year before being old enough to get a dog, a dog-loving young man is determined to pick out just the right pet and so sets out to do intense research on the diverse breeds by visiting dog parks, going to dog shows, and watching new puppies be born. Reprint.

About this title

From Booklist

Gr. 1-3. The boy narrator loves dogs. He has dog posters and books, a dog-eared hat, and a barking clock, but he doesn't have a real dog--yet. Knowing he will get one for his birthday, he studies the characteristics of 11 different breeds to help him choose the perfect puppy. The artwork resembles a sketchbook. Colorful, freestyle cartoons, including many small spot-art pictures with hand-lettered captions, sweep across very busy pages, helping to present a variety of comic and interesting tidbits about dogs and their behavior. From German shepherd to Jack Russell terrier to poodle (and lots in between), each dog has a name and personality. The boy eventually does get his puppy, a "labradoodle" (poodle and Labrador hybrid), which he names Doodle. An entertaining and informative presentation with lots of appeal for children who are dog lovers, especially those who look forward to choosing their own canine friend. Julie Cummins
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Review

For its boundlessly energetic images, its down-to-earth tone and its smart advice, this book wins Best in Show. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0142403350
• ISBN 13: 9780142403358
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Hartland Jessie