The New Puppy
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The November cover of BfK features Stephen Biesty's Incredible Pop-up Cross-sections. The book is published by Dorling Kindersley and we're grateful for their help in using it as our front cover.
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The New Puppy
Illustrated by Catherine Anholt
Children love true stories. This one, chronicling Anna's (the Anholt's daughter, Claire) love of 'pretend' dogs, her longing for a real dog and the difficulties and adjustments needed to cope with the reality of getting her heart's desire, is most appealing. The Anholts really know their audience and this book has everything from the fascination of considering all the accoutrements necessary for the well kept dog to Anna's father's firm choice of the essentials; from the charm, the love and the high excitement of the first few days to Anna's bewilderment, hurt and fury at the pup's destructiveness. The resolution is satisfying, and an important lesson is learned by all who share the book.
