Author: Jane O' Connor and Jessie Hartland
Title: The Perfect Puppy for ME!
Illustrator: Jessie Hartland
Genre: Picture Book
Subgenre: Informational
Theme: Picking the perfect dog for my family.
Primary and Secondary characters: the boy and his sister
Date of Publication: 2003
Publishing Company: Puffin Books
This little boy is narrating the story in his point of view. He is upset, because he does not have a dog. His parents agree that he can have a dog as soon as he figures out what type of dog he wants. This starts his journey in introducing different types of dogs, and describing their characteristics. He talks about how puddles don't shed, so they will be good for someone who has allergies. He talks about how dogs are pregnant for only two months. That bulldogs are very patient with small children, but often dye young from breathing difficulties. Finally he finds a dog and his sister names it Doodle, because it is mix of poodle and Labrador.
This book will be good for students in learning about different types of animals. This book is a very cute book, but is also very informative and will give the students a lot of interesting dog facts that they will enjoy.
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