First Dog

By J. Patrick Lewis, Beth Zappitello, Tim Bowers (Illustrator)

A dog travels the world seeking the perfect home.

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32 pages· 663 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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A determined dog embarks on a global quest to find the perfect home. Meeting diverse canine companions from a Newfoundland to a Parisian poodle, he learns about their lives. Yet, none fit his dream. Will he discover where he truly belongs? Join his heartwarming journey to find out.

From the publisher

Once upon a time a dog was looking for a home. Not just any home – the perfect home, to be exact. So he decides to travel the world, visiting different countries and seeing how other dogs live. On his travels Dog meets a Newfoundland in Newfoundland, an English bulldog in England, a poodle in Paris, and many other different kinds of dogs. And he learns about what they do and how they live. But sadly, none of these places are what Dog has in mind. Can Dog find the perfect home? YES, HE CAN!! Savvy readers may have already guessed where Dog’s perfect home is located but everyone, young and old, can’t help but smile at the happy ending to his journey.J. Patrick Lewis lives in Westerville, Ohio, and is the author of 60 books for children. He writes full-time, visits elementary schools, and speaks at literature conferences. First Dog is his first book with his daughter, Beth Zappitello. Beth has a marketing company and lives in Portland, Oregon. Early in his career Tim Bowers worked for Hallmark Cards, helping to launch the Shoebox Greetings card line. He has illustrated more than 25 children’s books, garnering such awards as the Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best” list. Tim lives in Granville, Ohio.

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