Poor Louie

Written and illustrated by Tony Fucile

A pup's perfect life unravels as mysterious changes hint at double trouble or a surprise.

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40 pages· 406 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Louie the pup enjoys a perfect life with his family until strange changes disrupt his routine. As Mom's belly grows, Louie notices odd new items arriving in pairs—two beds, two sweaters, two stroller seats. Is this a sign of double trouble, or could there be a delightful surprise awaiting him? Follow Louie's humorous and heartfelt journey as he navigates the challenges of becoming a big sibling, discovering that change might not be so bad after all.

From the publisher

Poor Louie! Life is perfect for this pup until Mom’s belly starts getting bigger. . . . A funny and touching tale for big siblings from the illustrator of the Bink and Gollie series. Louie’s life is great! A walk on the leash every morning, ice cream on Sundays, snuggling in bed at night with Mom and Dad. Even the playdates with Mom’s friends – despite their little crawling creatures who pull Louie’s ears – aren’t all that bad. But then things get weird: cold food on the floor, no room in the bed, and lots of new stuff coming into the house in pairs – two small beds, two little sweaters, two seats in the stroller. Does that bode double trouble ahead, or could there be a happier surprise in store for Louie? With perfect visual pacing, Tony Fucile takes a familiar story and gives it a comic spin.

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