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Can I Be Your Dog?

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

By Troy Cummings

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Jan 04, 2022 | ISBN 9780593380062 | 3-7 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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Mar 13, 2018 | ISBN 9780399554537 | 3-7 years

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    About Can I Be Your Dog?

    A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters from a dog as he seeks a forever home! The New York Times bestselling picture book that was featured on THE TODAY SHOW is now in paperback!

    Arfy is a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart–and home–to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.

    Troy Cummings’s hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.

    “It’s an instant classic in our household.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

    About Can I Be Your Dog?

    The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW!

    A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters–deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home–from the dog, himself!

    This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart–and home–to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.

    Troy Cummings’s hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.

    “It’s an instant classic in our household.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

    About Can I Be Your Dog?

    The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW!

    A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters–deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home–from the dog, himself!

    This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart–and home–to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.

    Troy Cummings’s hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.

    “It’s an instant classic in our household.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

    About Can I Be Your Dog?

    The New York Times bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW!

    A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters–deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home–from the dog, himself!

    This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he’d make. His letters to prospective owners share that he’s house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won’t anyone open their heart–and home–to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.

    Troy Cummings’s hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.

    “It’s an instant classic in our household.” –#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

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    Is This Your Class Pet?
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    The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
    Giddy-Up, Daddy!
    Giddy-Up, Daddy! Read & Listen Edition
    See all books by Troy Cummings

    Also by Troy Cummings

    Is This Your Class Pet?
    I Found a Kitty!
    The Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!)
    Giddy-Up, Daddy!
    Giddy-Up, Daddy! Read & Listen Edition
    See all books by Troy Cummings

    About Troy Cummings

    Everywhere I go — from the lowliest, grubbiest pawn shop in town to the swankiest, fanciest pawn shop in town — people always ask the same questions: “Where are you from? Were you a nerdy kid? How did you wind… More about Troy Cummings

    About Troy Cummings

    Everywhere I go — from the lowliest, grubbiest pawn shop in town to the swankiest, fanciest pawn shop in town — people always ask the same questions: “Where are you from? Were you a nerdy kid? How did you wind… More about Troy Cummings

    About Troy Cummings

    Everywhere I go — from the lowliest, grubbiest pawn shop in town to the swankiest, fanciest pawn shop in town — people always ask the same questions: “Where are you from? Were you a nerdy kid? How did you wind… More about Troy Cummings

    About Troy Cummings

    Everywhere I go — from the lowliest, grubbiest pawn shop in town to the swankiest, fanciest pawn shop in town — people always ask the same questions: “Where are you from? Were you a nerdy kid? How did you wind… More about Troy Cummings

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Jan 04, 2022 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780593380062

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 13, 2018 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780399554520

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 13, 2018 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780399554537

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Mar 13, 2018 | 40 Pages | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780399554544

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    Praise

    “This story is a warm hug in book form, and reminds readers that there’s a friend out there for each of us.” —Vicki Wright, Cape May County Library 

    “Sure to win the hearts of dog-lovers, this big, colorful picture book is fun for reading aloud.” —Booklist

    “    A large format and bold, exuberant illustrations are well-matched with Arfy’s enthusiastic personality and can-do attitude. The letter format makes this a fine choice for early-elementary students learning to compose letters. Persuasive writing by a persistently pleasing pooch.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “No bones about it; this humorous picture book will be a hit with storytime audiences and emergent readers.”  —Mindy Hiatt, Salt Lake County Library Services, School Library Journal 

    “It’s an instant classic in our household.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

    Awards

    Colorado Children’s Book Award WINNER 2020

    Florida Sunshine State Book Award WINNER 2020

    Indiana Young Hoosier Award WINNER 2020

    Nevada Young Readers Award WINNER 2020

    New York State Charlotte Award WINNER 2021

    Oklahoma Book Award WINNER 2019

    South Carolina Children’s Book Award WINNER 2020

    The Maine Children’s Choice Picture Book Award WINNER 2019

    Utah Children’s Book Award WINNER 2020

    Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award WINNER 2020

    Alabama Camellia Children’s Choice Award NOMINEE 2019

    Arizona Young Reader’s Award NOMINEE 2021

    California Young Reader Medal NOMINEE 2019

    Illinois State Library Monarch Award NOMINEE 2021

    Minnesota Book Award NOMINEE 2019

    Nebraska Golden Sower Award NOMINEE 2019

    Pennsylvania Keystone State Reading Association Book Master List NOMINEE 2019

    Pennyslvania Young Readers Choice Master List NOMINEE 2020

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award NOMINEE 2019

    Virginia Young Readers Program Award NOMINEE 2019

    Amazon Best of the Month SELECTION 2018

    Indie Next SELECTION 2018

    Kansas State Reading Circle Award SELECTION 2019

    Texas 2×2 Reading List SELECTION 2019

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