My Dog Toby

Written by Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha · Illustrated by True Kelley

Can Toby, the loyal dog, learn a trick with love and patience?

3.4 Goodreads · 46 ratings

32 pages· 469 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~220L

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Bookroo's summary

Toby, a devoted dog with droopy ears and big brown spots, eagerly awaits his owner's return from school each day. They share a bond of unconditional love, playing and sleeping side by side. However, unlike other neighborhood dogs, Toby can't perform tricks like sit or fetch. Will Toby ever master a trick? With patience and love, anything is possible. Discover the heartwarming journey of a child's best friend striving to learn and grow.

From the publisher

Toby is a good dog. He has long droopy ears and big brown spots. Every day he waits by the window until his beloved owner comes home from school. They play outside and run around the yard. Toby even sleeps by her side at night. He’s a kid’s best friend. All the other dogs on the block know how to sit, roll over, and fetch. But Toby doesn’t know how to do any of those things. Will he ever, ever learn to do a trick? With some patience and lots of love, anything is possible. -Endearing characters who celebrate unconditional love between a child and her first pet - Popular illustrator of bestselling dog books, including Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog

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