"Let's Get a Pup!" said Kate.
Book Review II
Author/Illustrator: Bob Graham
Genre: Fiction
Subgenre: Realistic
Primary Characters: Kate, Mom, and Dad
Secondary Characters: the dogs- Rosy and Dave
Publishing: Candlewick Press 2001
Awards: N/A
Theme: Everybody needs a loving and caring home.
Summary: Kate's cat dies and she is upset. Kate decides she wants a new puppy so she pleads her parents to get her one. They decide to take her to the pound to find a new dog. There they find a dog named Dave. He is the perfect pet, however he is lonely so they decide to get another pup they saw at the pound. The name her Rosy. Rosy and Dave are great and they keep Kate's feet warm and not alone at night.
Uses with students: This book would be great as a individual reading book, or it could be used to lead a discussion about friendship and caring for animals.
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