Can I Be Your Dog?

Can I Be Your Dog?The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW A heart tugging dog adoption story told through letters deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home from the dog, himself This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken He has his own squeaky

The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW

A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself

This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken He has his own squeaky bone He can learn to live with cats But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.

Troy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.

"It's an instant classic in our household." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 03/13/2018
ISBN: 9780399554520
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.40w x 0.40d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2018
Booklist 03/01/2018 pg. 53
School Library Journal 03/01/2018 pg. 80

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195196 / Can I Be Your Dog?
Reading Level: 2.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5