The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits

by Betsy Sachs

Billy Getten really wants a dog. He’s so dog crazy that he eats dog biscuits! But Billy’s parents won’t give in. They say he’s too irresponsible. Then Billy meets the dog of his dreams. Can Billy convince his parents that he’s ready for a pet before the most wonderful dog in the world gets adopted by someone else?

“This short chapter book offers good role models; strong, three-generational family relationships; and a smooth message about friendship. The soft, expressive black-line drawings will help draw readers.”— Booklist

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Dogs

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1989

About the author

Also publishes under the name Elizabeth-Ann Sachs.

Reviews

[Mia]

Sometimes finding books I vaguely remember reading as a kid is so hard. Other times I google "book about a boy who ate dog biscuits" and google is like "are you talking The Boy Who Ate Dog Biscuits ?" and unless there's two books about this, then yes i am

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this with my son. Cute little story for 6-10 year olds.

[Corbie Mumford · Rating 2 out of 5]

this was not a great children's book. the characters were pretty bland, as well as the plot. the pots spans about 2 or 3 days. in that time, Billy goes from being a totally irresponsible kid, to showing his parents he's responsible enough to take care of a dog. he does this by babysitting his sister one time.

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Billy really likes dogs. He wants to get one. One day, a stray comes. Billy rally like it. He hopes somebody doesn't adopt it. On the day before his birthday, Billy is sad because the dog is gone. But, his family actually hid the dog for his birthday! Billy is so happy. He finally gets a dog.

[Gina Hedge · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the troubles he gets into

[Kristin King · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read with our son who enjoyed the story somewhat less than I did. Billy demonstrates poor choices at first, and then shows responsibility which is ultimately rewarded.