Holmes, J. (2007). Babymouse #8 puppy love. New York. Random House.
In this episode, Babymouse wants a new pet, other than a fish, since her last one died. Since she wasn’t allowed to get a puppy, Babymouse gets a hamster. Soon the hamster escapes, as does the animals that soon follow. They all end up under the bed at a disco. Finally a stray dog ends up in Babymouse’s life and she trains her to sit, fetch, and bake. In the end, Babymouse loses the puppy to its original owner.
Genre: Graphic Novel
Interest Level: 3-6
Reading Level: 2.3
Awards: Children’s Choice 2009
Willems, M. (2009). The Pigeon wants a puppy. New York. Scholastic Inc.
Pigeon really wants a puppy. He knows that he can take care of it and feed it. When Pigeon realized that he can’t have a puppy, he throws a temper tantrum. Finally he gets what he wants, a puppy, but soon realizes that he may not really want to have a puppy. In the end he thinks that maybe he is a walrus kind of pigeon. This story has a fantastic sense of voice and will really appeal to younger students.
Genre: Picture Book
Interest Level: K-3
Reading Level: 1.2
Awards:
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