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Synopsis
Where is the perfect child? A humorous, roundabout search leads back to the reader.
Fido Farnsworth, the cleverest, smartest, coolest dog in the whole world, is faced with his hardest job yet. How will he ever find the perfect child? Is the perfect child artistic (say, fond of painting on refrigerator doors)? Does he enjoy keeping pets (like an enormous tiger on a string)? Does she have lots of style (mixing a pirate's hat with Mom's high-heeled shoes)? With cheerfully comic illustrations, Jan Fearnley makes it perfectly clear that all kids are perfect just as they are.
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About the Author
Jan Fearnley was a teacher and literacy advocate before becoming a full-time writer and illustrator. She is the creator of many books for children, including NEVER TOO LITTLE TO LOVE, WATCH OUT! and JUST LIKE YOU. Jan Fearnley lives in Surrey, England.
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PreSchool-Grade 2–Fido Farnsworth, the world's most clever canine detective, has taken on a huge assignment. Although others have indicated that there is no such being, the sleuth is convinced that he can sniff out the perfect child. He confides that even though he has completed other challenging missions–such as locating the gold at the rainbow's end, flying pigs, and aliens–he is not at all sure what to look for. He knows that the perfect child is polite, cooperative, and clean, but also enjoys silly words, creepy-crawlies, and monkeying around. Just when Fido seems stymied, there is a rousing conclusion to all his hard work. Full-spread, full-bleed art shows a boy leading a large tiger by a pink ribbon (The perfect child is kind to animals), youngsters in silly attire (the perfect child has style), and other equally funny situations. Throughout, the furry white-and-brown dog stands on his hind legs, participating in the fun. Children will delight in the exuberant illustrations and lighthearted text.–Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA
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- PublisherCandlewick
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0763632317
- ISBN 13 9780763632311
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorFearnley Jan
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