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Can I Be Your Dog?

By Troy Cummings
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Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings is a charming children's book that follows a stray dog named Arfy as he writes letters to the families on Butternut Street, hoping to find a forever home. Arfy's heartwarming journey highlights themes of friendship, kindness, and the importance of a loving home. It's an engaging story for young readers that underscores the special bond between humans and their pets.
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you love tales that combine humour and kindness. It follows a dog as he searches for a forever home, making it perfect for young readers who appreciate stories about friendship and animals.

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Can I Be Your Dog?

A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results in this heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters Full color.

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

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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!

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

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Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings is celebrated for its heartwarming narrative and vibrant illustrations. It's praised for being an engaging read-aloud choice that resonates particularly with dog lovers. The book's format, involving letters, makes it an excellent educational tool for young readers learning to compose letters. Its humour and charm ensure it is well-received by both storytime audiences and emergent readers, cementing its status as a beloved children's classic.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399554520

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 March 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 264.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 432g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Troy Cummings Young Adult

About the Author

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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