Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings

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Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings

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
"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

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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
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. Check out more of Troy’s work at troycummings.net.
 

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ISBN 13 9780399554520
ISBN 10 0399554521
Title Can I Be Your Dog?
Author Troy Cummings
Condition Unavailable
Binding type Hardback
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Year published 2018-03-13
Number of pages 40
Prizes Winner of Colorado Children's Book Award 2020, Winner of Florida Sunshine State Book Award 2020, Winner of Indiana Young Hoosier Award 2020, Winner of Nevada Young Readers Award 2020, Winner of New York State Charlotte Award 2021, Winner of Oklahoma Book Award 2019, Winner of South Carolina Children's Book Award 2020, Winner of The Maine Children’s Choice Picture Book Award 2019, Winner of Utah Children's Book Award 2020, Winner of Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2020
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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