No Room for a Pup! (Hardcover)
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Description
Mia wants a dog more than anything. But according to her mom, there is just NO ROOM in their very small apartment. Then one day, when she and her grandma are visiting a friend who is giving away puppies, Mia falls in love with a small spotted pup who crawls into her lap. She knows she just has to convince her mom to let her keep him! With help from Grandma --- and some of her pet-owning friends --- can Mia show her mom how much room there really is in their apartment?
In this charming picture book from Elizabeth Suneby and Laurel Molk, an I-want-a-dog story meets the Yiddish folk tale about how things could always be worse --- to comic effect! With a narrative and illustrations that are action-packed, this is a terrific read-aloud. The timely messages about the importance of gratitude for what one has, the need for generosity and the inclusion of others --- ?there's always room for one more? --- resonate. This book makes a wonderful social studies resource for discussions about families and communities, with an intergenerational storyline full of endearing characters --- Mia, her mother and her grandmother live in the same apartment building, along with a diverse cast of neighbors. It also works for character education lessons on kindness, perseverance and initiative.
In this charming picture book from Elizabeth Suneby and Laurel Molk, an I-want-a-dog story meets the Yiddish folk tale about how things could always be worse --- to comic effect! With a narrative and illustrations that are action-packed, this is a terrific read-aloud. The timely messages about the importance of gratitude for what one has, the need for generosity and the inclusion of others --- ?there's always room for one more? --- resonate. This book makes a wonderful social studies resource for discussions about families and communities, with an intergenerational storyline full of endearing characters --- Mia, her mother and her grandmother live in the same apartment building, along with a diverse cast of neighbors. It also works for character education lessons on kindness, perseverance and initiative.
About the Author
Elizabeth Suneby's award-winning books for young readers include Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea and Razia's Ray of Hope. She lives outside Boston, Massachusetts.
Laurel Molk has illustrated many books, a few of which she also wrote. Her latest books include Take Your Time: A Tale of Harriet, the Galapagos Tortoise; There Might Be Lobsters; and Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, and FLO!, which she wrote and illustrated. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
Laurel Molk has illustrated many books, a few of which she also wrote. Her latest books include Take Your Time: A Tale of Harriet, the Galapagos Tortoise; There Might Be Lobsters; and Eeny, Meeny, Miney, Mo, and FLO!, which she wrote and illustrated. She lives near Boston, Massachusetts.
Praise For…
... fresh and appealing ...
—CM MagazinePerfect for young ones yearning for a pet.
—Kirkus Reviews