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A little girl's dream comes true -- twice -- in this outstanding picture book from gifted author/illustrator Bo... read full description
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Jan 03, 2011
Peacegal
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Let’s Get a Pup! Said Kate is a wonderful book for humane education, dealing with pet loss, shelter adoption, and adopting older pets. Every animal shelter with an outreach program needs this gem on their bookshelf.
Let’s Get a Pup!’s illustrations are unique in that they are very real, in a way not normally seen in children’s picture books. The family’s home is cluttered in the way that homes tend to be. Dad has an earring, and Mom has a flower tattoo on her arm. (Considering that 4 More...
Let’s Get a Pup!’s illustrations are unique in that they are very real, in a way not normally seen in children’s picture books. The family’s home is cluttered in the way that homes tend to be. Dad has an earring, and Mom has a flower tattoo on her arm. (Considering that 4 More...
Mar 07, 2011
Nancy
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Published: 2001, Candlewick
Age: K-7
Kate’s cat died and she wakes up one day and decides she wants a pup. So, Kate and her parents go to the Animal Rescue Center and see all kinds of dogs. Then they see Dave, a small energetic puppy and he is all they want. When they start to leave with Dave, they see a big, sweet, older dog named Rosie that they like. They say what anyone at a shelter would say; that they can’t save every dog. They go home and Dave cries all night and nobody can slee More...
Age: K-7
Kate’s cat died and she wakes up one day and decides she wants a pup. So, Kate and her parents go to the Animal Rescue Center and see all kinds of dogs. Then they see Dave, a small energetic puppy and he is all they want. When they start to leave with Dave, they see a big, sweet, older dog named Rosie that they like. They say what anyone at a shelter would say; that they can’t save every dog. They go home and Dave cries all night and nobody can slee More...
Jan 26, 2011
Lisa
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Outstanding!
From the incredibly lovely and poetic last line all the way back to the start of the book, this story is wonderful. It’s about a family who had a cat that died, and now go to adopt a dog, and end up with somewhat more than they bargained for.
The story and pictures are very poignant and also funny. Great rhyming too!
This is a wonderful book about dog adoption and it’s also about a wonderful and normal family, but a slightly unconventional one too. More...
From the incredibly lovely and poetic last line all the way back to the start of the book, this story is wonderful. It’s about a family who had a cat that died, and now go to adopt a dog, and end up with somewhat more than they bargained for.
The story and pictures are very poignant and also funny. Great rhyming too!
This is a wonderful book about dog adoption and it’s also about a wonderful and normal family, but a slightly unconventional one too. More...
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Mar 15, 2011
Kathryn
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I love this book so much it's difficult for me to write a review. It is, for me, absolutely perfect. It's the story of Kate, who wants a puppy and gets one. But it is so much more than that. It's about loving something so much you will never get over missing it, but you will come to realize your can love again. It's about having expectations for what you want in your new companion--and finding it. And then being surprised that you might still need more. It's about realizing that the heart
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Mar 22, 2010
Jessica
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I liked this book and rated it only a "3" even though I liked the story (reason is described when I discuss the illustrations). It is about a family who goes to a rescue shelter to get a dog. They see all kinds of dogs but eventually decide on a puppy named "Dave." After choosing Dave. they see an older dog named Rosy. Although sad, they decide to stick with their first pick. After a sleepless night, they decide to return to the shelter and get Rosy as well. Rosy and Da
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Oct 08, 2009
NSAndrew
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On a visit to the animal shelter, Kate and her parents know they want the pup Dave from the moment they see him. But then they see old Rosy. How can they take home just one dog? Full color.
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This is first-rate child's fare. . . . Sure to make both listeners and readers feel warm and happy when they put it down. - BOOKLIST (starred review)
There are lots of dogs of all shapes and sizes at the animal shelter. But Kate and her mom and dad know they want Dave the moment they More...
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This is first-rate child's fare. . . . Sure to make both listeners and readers feel warm and happy when they put it down. - BOOKLIST (starred review)
There are lots of dogs of all shapes and sizes at the animal shelter. But Kate and her mom and dad know they want Dave the moment they More...
Apr 24, 2011
Rcltigger
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Kate's bed is a lonely place since her kitty passed away last winter, so she has a great idea: let's get a puppy! It doesn't take much convincing to get her parents on board and they agree that they would like a small, cute, excited puppy that runs around in circles! So they head on down to the rescue center and proceed to find Dave, who fits the bill perfectly. But then they see Rosy: she's old and big, and she's polite, but they only want one dog and Dave fits the bill. Needless to say,
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Dec 11, 2011
Kate really wants a new pet. She hasn’t had a pet since her cat died. Kate’s parents agree to let her have a puppy. They go to the animal shelter to adopt a puppy. They fall in love with one puppy take him home. On the way out of the shelter they see an old gray dog that they fall in love with also. The family decides to go back and get the other dog. Kate loves both the dogs and they become part of the family.
I would recommend this book for grades K-3rd. It is a great book abo More...
I would recommend this book for grades K-3rd. It is a great book abo More...
Sep 27, 2009
Stacy
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When Kate's feet are lonely at the end of her bed following the passing of Tiger the cat, she decides the time is right to get a pup. She and her parents make the trip to the animal rescue center, searching for the perfect pup. They see dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments before finding Dave, the pup of their dreams. And then they see Rosy -- old, arthritic, and fat, but radiating good intentions. This is a book for dog lovers of all ages and one that teaches a subtle lesson about compas
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Jan 04, 2012
Dolly
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I must admit that the parents in this story made me do a double-take the first time we read this book. They are certainly not the conventional image of parents we see in most picture books, and I doubt I would have ever seen a book like this when I was a child. But I suppose that it reflects the changing styles of contemporary society, with tattoos and piercings becoming more of the norm.
The story is very sweet and I love that the family adopts from the pet shelter. The narrati More...
The story is very sweet and I love that the family adopts from the pet shelter. The narrati More...
Sep 13, 2011
Abigail
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The end of Kate's bed had been a lonely place, since the death of her cat Tiger the winter before. Then one morning, the irrepressible young girl jumped out of bed, careened into her parents' room, and shouted: "Let's Get a Pup!" And so began the family's journey toward a new animal companion, as they set out for the local Rescue Center, where they found the perfect little puppy: adorable, enthusiastic Dave. They also found a winsome, sweet older dog named Rosy, but sadly, had to leave
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Apr 28, 2010
Joey
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Kate wakes up one morning and decides she wants a pup to keep her feet company at the end of her bed (her cat Tiger used to do this but Tiger died last year) so the family heads off to The Rescue Center. The center for dogs without a home. The center for dogs all alone. There they find all kinds of different dogs but fall in love with a pup named Dave and he's all that they want.
Until they see Rosy. An old, gray dog who struggles to her feet and stands politely looking at them. No More...
Until they see Rosy. An old, gray dog who struggles to her feet and stands politely looking at them. No More...
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Jun 16, 2010
Montana
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This book has a place in my heart because it teaches a lesson that I hold dear to my heart - never, never, never buy a puppy from anywhere or anybody while there are thousands of perfectly good animals dying for a second chance at either a shelter or rescue organization. If this message was part of the collective social consciousness of every person raising a child, we could decrease suffering for our companion animals. No more homeless animals and puppies are NOT products.
Feb 25, 2009
Babette
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I remember the first time I read this book--and the parents' tattoos and piercings were so striking to me! The book has aged well; Graham was ahead of at least my curve! Seeing "ourselves" and "our families" in the pictures of the books we read is so important. But it is also a delightful story of a family getting their first pet.
Jun 03, 2009
Michãel
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One of the things that I love about this author is the non-stereotypical gender roles he portrays in the art. It's never a hit-over-your-head point; it's just things like dads with long hair, doing the cooking. Or moms who are doing some manual labor in the background. Very accepting and sensitive, sometimes funny stories and art.
Feb 18, 2011
Mrs Daley
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I am a sucker for a good dog book, and there are NOT many out there. This one is just perfect. Rosie and Dave are rescued by Kate's family from the Rescue Centre 'the centre for dogs without a home, the centre for dogs all alone'.
Rosie and Dave are everything dogs should be and more.
This is Bob Graham at his finest.
Rosie and Dave are everything dogs should be and more.
This is Bob Graham at his finest.
Dec 07, 2011
Lauren
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The illustrations in this book are really good. It's about a young girl who wants a dog and after taking a trip to the local shelter they not only end up with one dog but the day after they return to adopt another dog. This an adorable book and would make a good read aloud.
Apr 14, 2011
Kate
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This is one of my favorite picture books of all time. It's funny, and heart warming. They way the family relates to each other is great. Finally the illustrated artsy hipster parents and their cluttered household are so fun and, for our family, eerily realistic!
Jun 03, 2009
Jack Kirby and the X-man
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Bob Graham's typical cartoonish illustrations belie the huge emotional impact this book will have. The emotional rollercoaster will take you from the tragic loss of the loved pet, to the excitment of deciding to get another, the depression caused by the reality faced at The Rescue Centre, and the joy and frustrations of a new pet.
Jul 26, 2011
Great story line, and I love the illustrations, including the fact that the mom and dad are mildly pierced and tattooed AND not incredible neatniks either! Owned by my sister the children's librarian, so I don't need a copy.
Dec 14, 2009
Nicki
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Any dog lover adult or child will enjoy this book and all that it has to offer. Kate abd her fanily visit the dog pound in order to get a pup. While there they meet a plethra of fun some obidient some disobidient dogs to choose from. Kate and her family decide on a small loveable dog, it was just what Kate wanted. However, before they are able to leave the shelter another dog wins over the hearts of Kate and her family. Their family and readers alike bleed for the dog that is left behind. Fortun
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Dec 15, 2011
Lauren
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This would be a good book for younger readers. It is about a young girl who wants a dog so they go to the animal shelter to buy one. It uses good describtive words when describing each one of the dogs. I enjoyed this book being the animal lover that I am and am sure that most children would enjoy it also.
Sep 27, 2011
Jennifer
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Now, my daughter thinks this book is just ok. She'll keep reading it this week but doesn't want to commit to that third star.
(I on the other hand, nearly cried twice. A touching tale in my opinion.)
(I on the other hand, nearly cried twice. A touching tale in my opinion.)
Apr 25, 2009
Barbara
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really captures that way love for an animal can open up a place in your heart and your couch. love the tatooed, androgynous parents! One of my preschooler's favorite books, and authors.
Apr 13, 2009
RachelAnne
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Bob Graham is brilliant. I love his slightly funky young parents and exuberant children. This book celebrates the joys of finding a new dog--and the beauty of finding an old dog, too.
May 21, 2010
Alma
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Happened upon this book in our library and was delighted by it. The message is sweet, and the pictures are cute and cartoony--don't be put off by the mom's tattoo and nose ring.
Sep 06, 2011
V
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Very cute story about dogs, I liked the fact that they used a Rescue Center for the family to find a dog.
Dec 22, 2010
Marcie
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This was OK and the illustrations were lovely. There are many Bob Grahams that I like better however.
Mar 04, 2010
Kristin
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THIS IS A GOOD BOOK ABOUT ADOPTING ANIMALS AND TO HELP CHILDREN COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A PET.
Jan 30, 2009
Karla
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a favorite of my son and i. love the illustrations and the portrayal of kate's family.
