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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
A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself.
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.
Reviews
"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
Awards
Winner of Colorado Children's Book Award 2020 and Florida Sunshine State Book Award 2020 and Indiana Young Hoosier Award 2020 and Nevada Young Readers Award 2020 and New York State Charlotte Award 2021 and Oklahoma Book Award 2019 and South Carolina Children's Book Award 2020 and The Maine Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2019 and Utah Children's Book Award 2020 and Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2020. Nominated for Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Award 2019 and Arizona Young Reader's Award 2021 and California Young Reader Medal 2019 and Illinois State Library Monarch Award 2021 and Minnesota Book Award 2019 and Nebraska Golden Sower Award 2019 and Oklahoma Book Award 2019 and Pennsylvania Keystone State Reading Association Book Master List 2019 and Pennyslvania Young Readers Choice Master List 2020 and Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award 2019 and Virginia Young Readers Program Award 2019.
Book Information
ISBN 9780399554520
Author Troy Cummings
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Random House Books for Young Readers
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Weight(grams) 432g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 264mm * 8mm
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
A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself.
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.
Reviews
"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
Awards
Winner of Colorado Children's Book Award 2020 and Florida Sunshine State Book Award 2020 and Indiana Young Hoosier Award 2020 and Nevada Young Readers Award 2020 and New York State Charlotte Award 2021 and Oklahoma Book Award 2019 and South Carolina Children's Book Award 2020 and The Maine Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2019 and Utah Children's Book Award 2020 and Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2020. Nominated for Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Award 2019 and Arizona Young Reader's Award 2021 and California Young Reader Medal 2019 and Illinois State Library Monarch Award 2021 and Minnesota Book Award 2019 and Nebraska Golden Sower Award 2019 and Oklahoma Book Award 2019 and Pennsylvania Keystone State Reading Association Book Master List 2019 and Pennyslvania Young Readers Choice Master List 2020 and Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award 2019 and Virginia Young Readers Program Award 2019.
Book Information
ISBN 9780399554520
Author Troy Cummings
Format Hardback
Page Count 40
Imprint Random House Books for Young Readers
Publisher Random House USA Inc
Weight(grams) 432g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 264mm * 8mm
