Care for a Puppy (A Robbie Reader) (How to Convince Your Parents You Can)

Michelle Medlock Adams

ISBN 10: 1584158026 ISBN 13: 9781584158028

Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

Are you hoping to adopt a puppy into your family? Puppies are adorable, and there are many breeds to choose from. They can grow to be anywhere from 6 to 135 pounds! They are very entertaining and can learn tricks like jumping high in the air and fetching sticks. They can even be trained to rescue people who are in danger! You ll learn what not to feed them and how to know when they need medical attention. Find out whether one of these animals would make a good pet, and learn everything you need to know to take care of your new puppy.

About this title

About the Author:

Michelle Medlock Adams is an award-winning journalist and author, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Sunday and Features Editors, and the Hoosier State Press Association. Since graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University in 1991, Michelle has worked as a reporter for a daily newspaper in Southern Indiana; written full time for a worldwide ministry's website and magazine; and authored 41 books. She is the proud owner of three miniature long-haired dachshunds: Maddie, Miller, and Mollie.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3–6—These are pet-care books with a difference. They stress that the care—or at least the proof of it—starts before the animal arrives and that proof of maturity and responsibility may take some time to establish. The books open with reasons for acquiring the featured animal and handy answers to common parental objections. They are also upfront about the drawbacks involved. Some are obvious. For instance, fun, cuddly puppies eventually grow into dogs—sometimes large ones. Some downsides might never have crossed prospective owners' minds, such as the fact that a parrot could conceivably outlive them. The authors do a fine job of spelling out how much care is required to not only meet the animals' health needs, but their happiness needs as well. Color photographs reinforce the desirability of these animals as pets, even if the care required can seem daunting. These titles are solid resources for children who know that they, and not their parents, will be in charge of pet care.—Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1584158026
• ISBN 13: 9781584158028
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32