Highlights size, color, and character traits of canine companions including fun-loving poodles, big and bouncy mountain dogs, springer spaniels, retrievers, and cuddly lap dogs.

The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

When the Peterson's meet Shadow, they know he is special. He's a cute black Lab, and he is extremely smart. Everyone agrees that Shadow will be the perfect puppy for someone. But who will be the perfect owner for him?

When his puppy Mudge gets dirty, Henry has some trouble giving him a bath.

Lizzie and Charles Peterson know a lot about puppies. That's because the Petersonsare a foster family for young dogs. They have an adorable puppy of their own, Buddy, but they still love helping other puppies find homes. Then Lizzie and Charles meet Scout, a gentle German shepherd who is very good at helping people. A puppy like Scout needs a special owner. Can the Petersons find the perfect person?

After a busy clinic sorting out the bumps and bruises of the hopeful contestants practising for the Paws and Prizes sports day, Dr KittyCat and Peanut get an emergency call. Posy is stuck in the agility tunnel and she won't come out. Has she injured her leg? Or could there be another reason why Posy was so worried about being fit for the sports day?

Charles and Lizzie Peterson are very good with puppies. They want one of their own, but their mom isn't ready for them to have one full time. So for now, they take care of puppies that need help finding new homes. The Peterson kids hear about Snowball. Someone left the fluffy puppy all alone at the gas station. Snowball is sick and hungry. He needs a family of his own. Can Charles and Lizzy find one that is just right?

When Sam tries to have fun in the sun, everything she tries leads to trouble. But soon she finds a smelly dead fish to roll in and suddenly the beach seems like a much better place to be. This Level 1 first reader contains short stories, simple sentences, easy vocabulary, simple visual clues and lots of repetition.

"Nancy has the perfect birthday party planned for Frenchy and all her friends. But will the birthday puppy be on her best behavior?"--Page [4] of cover.