$28.00
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2018
Summary
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 l…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399554520 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399554521 |
| Author: | Troy Cummings |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2018 |
| Weight: | 427g |
| Dimensions: | 264mm x 264mm x 8mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-7 |
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Critics Review
“This story is a warm hug in book form, and reminds readers that there’s a friend out there for each of us.” —Vicki Wright, Cape May County Library
“Sure to win the hearts of dog-lovers, this big, colorful picture book is fun for reading aloud.” —Booklist
“A large format and bold, exuberant illustrations are well-matched with Arfy’s enthusiastic personality and can-do attitude. The letter format makes this a fine choice for early-elementary students learning to compose letters. Persuasive writing by a persistently pleasing pooch.” —Kirkus Reviews
“No bones about it; this humorous picture book will be a hit with storytime audiences and emergent readers.” —Mindy Hiatt, Salt Lake County Library Services, School Library Journal
“It’s an instant classic in our household.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas
About The Author
Troy Cummings
TROY CUMMINGS is the creator of the New York Times bestseller Can I Be Your Dog? and its companion picture book I Found A Kitty! He has written and illustrated a bunch of other books, including The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!), Little Red Gliding Hood (written by Tara Lazar), Those Are Not My Underpants! (written by Melissa Martin), and the chapter book series The Notebook of Doom. He lives in Greencastle, Indiana with his messy kids and neat cats.
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