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"Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate
by
Bob Graham
The Barnes & Noble Review
A little girl's dream comes true -- twice -- in this outstanding picture book from gifted author/illustrator Bob Graham. After her cat, Tiger, dies, Kate needs another companion to love, someone to keep her feet warm at night. "Let's get a pup!" she proclaims as she bounces in bed with Mom and Dad. The young parents are quite cool with the idea...more
A little girl's dream comes true -- twice -- in this outstanding picture book from gifted author/illustrator Bob Graham. After her cat, Tiger, dies, Kate needs another companion to love, someone to keep her feet warm at night. "Let's get a pup!" she proclaims as she bounces in bed with Mom and Dad. The young parents are quite cool with the idea...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
August 1st 2001
by Candlewick
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"Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate gives a very modern look into the lives of a family searching for dog. Kate's cat has just died and she is left very lonely. Kate decides that she would like to get a pup and asks her parents for one. Her parents browse through the paper and see an add for the Rescue Centre for dogs without homes. At the centre they fall in love with a small dog named Dave. On their way out, however, they meet a dog named Rosy whom they also love. Realizing they can't take all the d...more
A picture book which could be used in lower KS2, tells the story of Kate's exciting journey of choosing a dog from a rescue centre. At the rescue centre Kate and her parents look at all the different dogs in the rescue centre and they see Dave, an excited and "brand-new" dog. However they then see Rosy,an old, grey dog, they have chosen Dave so they have to leave Rosy behind. Kate and her parents make a wish for Rosy, as they leave her in the rescue centre. The next day they all feel the same fo...more
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 40 percent of...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 40 percent of...more
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 sleep. They know...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 sleep. They know...more
"Let's Get a Pup!" Said Kate by Bob Graham is a very interesting book. It is about a young girl Kate who wants a puppy. At breakfast, her parents help her look through the newspaper to find a puppy. Without finishing breakfast, they end up going to the rescue center. They find beaten up, rough looking dogs. Eventually they find Dave, a small puppy. They take him home and he got into everything. The family goes back to the shelter where they find Rosy. She is an older dog that is more calm. In th...more
Jan 26, 2011
Lisa Vegan
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
kids who want to adopt or have adopted an animal companion; all kids who like dogs
Recommended to Lisa by:
Jo
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. And the author-illustrator made some...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. And the author-illustrator made some...more
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Mar 15, 2011
Kathryn
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Kathryn by:
Lisa Vegan--thank you!
Shelves:
childrens-picture-books,
cats-and-dogs
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 can ho...more
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This book was so cute! It shows a struggle that almost every family goes through, the decision of a family pet. Whether is a dog, cat, fish, or hamster, there are always choices to make once you get to that pet store, and just like others have said, "you can't save all of them right?" Well, in this picture book, we see the struggle a family has between a pup and the older grey haired dog. They leave with just the pup and its depicted through bold text and bright pictures, but when they remind th...more
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 Dave get along great and co...more
Nov 25, 2012
Jennie
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Let’s Get a Pup has many great lessons to teach the children who read it. For starters it gives children a glimpse into the feeling of loss that comes with a death of a pet. Books should allow children a safe outlet to experience things. Also, it brings awareness to pet shelters and the option of pet adoptions rather than buying your new pet from a breeder. But I would say the overall theme of the book would be to learn to see past the exterior. Bob Graham does an excellent job at portraying a f...more
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.
Synopsis:
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 see him. He's sma...more
Synopsis:
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 see him. He's sma...more
Part of my job at the library is to find books the children's librarian can read during story hour. This coming story hour is a dog theme, so dog-themed books were read a plenty. Bob Graham's book is cute. It's probably a great book for children who happen to like dogs. I, however, am not a child and I do not like dogs (go ahead, judge me for it). If this were any other day, I would've just tossed this book aside and given it a one-star review. But bias shouldn't overwhelm the potential this boo...more
Love that the family is more representative of the 21st century rather than nostalgic white picket fence. Love that they go to a rescue center. If I was into pets, I'd probably give this five stars. I'm a big fan of this author as he's writing the books that today's children need, instead of the everlasting variations of bunnies and chickens. And he's doing it well, with text that seems straightforward until one opens one's ears to the melody, and illustrations that seem cartoony until one sees...more
PB 2: Overall, I thought this book had many positive features, yet I didn’t think that the plot was captivating. I liked the capitalization of words for inflection because it is important for children to learn how emotion can be expressed. The long trails of adjectives used to describe the dogs allows for children to learn lots of descriptor words. From this reading experience, I carry the knowledge that new words can easily be introduced into children’s vocabulary when reading a book that shows...more
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, one ev...more
I found this book to be very refreshing. Let’s Get A Pup Said Kate shows what a loving family really is no matter what they look like. In reality this is what some families look like and showing them in children’s books is a great way to introduce great families. This book is about a young girl who wants a puppy so her family takes her to an animal shelter to find the perfect puppy for them. They find a puppy named Dave and took him home. Later they go back to get a dog they had fell in love wit...more
I teach at an alternative school for pregnant and parenting teenagers. Most books feature pretty mainstream parents in their 30s -- not the kind of people to whom my students can fully relate.
What a godsend this book is for my girls! Quite a few of them sport tattoos, and nearly all of them have piercings. Sure, they look different than their elders, but they love their children just as much. How nice that they finally have a book that features a family like theirs. And the sweet story about ado...more
What a godsend this book is for my girls! Quite a few of them sport tattoos, and nearly all of them have piercings. Sure, they look different than their elders, but they love their children just as much. How nice that they finally have a book that features a family like theirs. And the sweet story about ado...more
This was another book by Bob Graham that I didn't really like. I think this is a cute book for preschool children because this is a cute storyline for young children who love animals. What I did like about this story was that the parents actually went along with the child's wishes. I was honestly expecting the parent's to be strict and try to ban any animal that Kate wanted. This was definitely a family who loved animals, because they ended up getting two dogs in the end. I know children will li...more
Dec 11, 2011
Leatha
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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 about family, loving...more
I would recommend this book for grades K-3rd. It is a great book about family, loving...more
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...more
Another favorite! Kate convinces her parents to get a pup so they drive to the local animal shelter and quickly fall in love with puppy Dave. However, they also see Rosy, hopeful, but no longer young or playful. Because they can't save them all, they go home. Luckily for everyone, the family has a change of heart! Detailed, cartoony watercolor and ink illustrations really bring the family (and their messy house!) to life. I love that the family is young and hip (tattoos and all) and that they LO...more
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 narrative is short and e...more
The story is very sweet and I love that the family adopts from the pet shelter. The narrative is short and e...more
Apr 28, 2010
Jo
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
animal lovers, dog lovers, anyone and everyone considering getting a dog!
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. Now this is the p...more
Until they see Rosy. An old, gray dog who struggles to her feet and stands politely looking at them. Now this is the p...more
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.
I thought this book and its illustrations were adorable. I chose to read this story to kindergartners for my read aloud project and the students loved it. This story presents some tough questions about which type of dog you would adopt; the cute puppy or the old, sad dog that really needs a loving home. In the end the family makes the right decision and everyone ends up happy. I would recommend this book to other student teachers to read to their students.
Let's Get a Pup is about a family who decides to go to an animal shelter and bring home back two dogs, Dave and Rosy. This book features animal shelters, adoption and family care for animals.
This is good for the text-set since it shows the responsibility someone can have for an animal, especially animals with no home. What responsibilities do we have for animals?
This is good for the text-set since it shows the responsibility someone can have for an animal, especially animals with no home. What responsibilities do we have for animals?
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.
Sep 19, 2012
June
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Dog requests
Recommended to June by:
Micki
Kate feels lonely in her bed after her cat dies and wakes up one morning with the idea of getting a pup. Her family visitd the dog rescue center. There they find a perfect pup, but also see a big older dog. Too bad they can't take them all. However, after no one was able to sleep, they come back the next morning and get Rosie too.
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.
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.
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An Australian children's author and illustrator. His books include Max, which won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award, Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and "Let's Get A Pup!" Said Kate which won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
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An Australian children's author and illustrator. His books include Max, which won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize Gold Award, Jethro Byrd, Fairy Child, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and "Let's Get A Pup!" Said Kate which won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
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