Help Me, Mr. Mutt!: Expert Answers for Dogs with People Problems

Responding to disgruntled dogs nationwide, Mr. Mutt, Canine Counselor, has solutions to the most sticky dilemmas. But Mr. Mutt has his own problem to solve: the cat (aka The Queen), who has her own idea of who’s in charge. Now Mr. Mutt is the one who needs help--quick!

Through letters and newspaper clippings--and with plenty of their trademark humor--Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel give voice to despairing dogs everywhere.

What kind of advice will Mr. Mutt give, and will The Queen let him get away with it?

• Dog and Cat Rivalry: Mr. Mutt is the expert, but The Queen (a very bossy cat) has the final word in a hilarious battle for household supremacy.
• Silly Animal Antics: Find out the best way to get more food, stop wearing silly costumes, and reclaim the big bed from your people.
• Pet’s Point of View: A laugh-out-loud look at what dogs and cats are really thinking about their owners.
• A Unique Story Format: Told entirely through letters, newspaper clippings, and sassy handwritten notes, this book is perfect for visual learners and early readers.

Susan Stevens Crummel has collaborated with Janet Stevens, her sister, on several picture books, including The Little Red Pen; The Great Fuzz Frenzy; Texas Bluebonnet winners Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! and Help Me, Mr. Mutt!; and the Texas Bluebonnet nominee And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon. A former teacher, she now writes children's books and makes author appearances at schools full-time. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Visit her online at susanscrummel.com.

Janet Stevens is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books, including Tops & Bottoms, a Caldecott Honor Book. With her sister and coauthor, Susan Stevens Crummel, she created the acclaimed bestsellers The Great Fuzz Frenzy; Help Me, Mr. Mutt!; The Little Red Pen; and more. She is also the illustrator of the Epossumondas books, written by renowned storyteller Coleen Salley. Janet Stevens lives in Colorado. Visit her online at janetstevensbooks.com.