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40 pp.
| Farrar |
September, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-374-35089-5$16.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Christine Davenier.
Mrs. Portly finds puppy Snack irresistible, but Mr. Portly likes art, not dogs. Relegated to a backyard doghouse, Snack finally changes Mr. Portly's mind by thwarting an art thief. Children may not relate to this narrative about adults with its predictable dog-stops-burglary resolution, but they'll enjoy the bright, lively illustrations featuring the peppy pup and his antics.