Arthur's new puppy
Marc Brown
Arthur's new puppy causes problems when it tears the living room apart, wets on everything, and refuses to wear a leash.
Read Time: ~0.5 hr
Polka-dot puppy's new house
by Janet McDonnell (1988)
About this book
Despite the advice of a multitude of other animals on how many windows to include in his new house, Polka-Dot Puppy decides on his own. Illustrations of each group of animals and the windows in their houses provide practice in counting.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePolka-dot puppy's new house Lead Character
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