I'm a Baked Potato!

By Elise Primavera, Juana Medina (Illustrator)

A lost dog who thinks he's a baked potato must find his way home.

3.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 348 ratings

36 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A dog named Baked Potato, with a small, round frame and a warm brown coat, gets lost. As he navigates the world, he must discover his true identity and find his way back to the lady who loves him. Along the way, he encounters a mean blue dog, a wily fox, and a wise owl. Will he realize he's more than just a name? This heartwarming tale explores identity and belonging, filled with humor and adventure, leaving readers giggling and rethinking how they see their pets.

From the publisher

When a baked potato–loving lady adopts a dog, she adores him unconditionally—and given the pup’s small, round frame and warm, brown coat she can’t help but call him “Baked Potato”! But what happens when a dog who thinks he’s a baked potato gets lost? Will he find his lady? And more importantly, will he find himself? I’m a Baked Potato! is a fun, bighearted story about the names we’re given, the names we choose, and how both can help us find our way home. Full of heart and laugh-out-loud moments, this story will leave readers giggling—and looking at pets in a whole new way.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 36
Reading age: 3–5
Audience: Early Reader
Lexile: AD490L

Themes & topics

Books about dogs Books about pets Books about being lost Books about animals Books about identity

What readers & critics say

Reviews

3.5

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3.5

“I'm not a big pet person which might be why this wasn't my favorite book. I didn't love the story line of the dog not knowing he was a dog. The book talks about a creepy house where the fox lives and I can see my little ones being scared of that. I did like the wise old owl though.”

Mom of Boys

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