Roy Is Not a Dog

By Esmé Shapiro, Daniel Newell Kaufman

Is the mysterious neighbor a dog in disguise? Uncover the truth on Lilypod Lane.

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48 pages· 900 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

On Lilypod Lane, paperboy Weasel suspects his neighbor Roy might be a dog in disguise. With his friend Pam Pam skeptical, Weasel dons his detective cap to uncover Roy's secret. As the mystery unfolds, they learn that appearances can be deceiving. Will Weasel prove his theory, or is there more to Roy than meets the eye? Join this quirky adventure that celebrates the joy of accepting others and the courage to reveal one's true self.

From the publisher

Take a ride down Lilypod Lane with Weasel and Pam Pam as they try to solve a mystery in their neighborhood in this hilariously fetching picture book: could their peculiar neighbor actually be a dog in disguise? On Lilypod Lane, everyone knows everything about everybody . . . or so they believe! When curious paperboy Weasel encounters his mysterious neighbor Roy on his route, he becomes convinced that Roy is actually a dog! But when his friend Pam Pam disagrees, Weasel must put on his detective cap and do his best sleuthing to reveal Roy’s extraordinary secret, and prove that not everything is as it seems, once and for all! An endearingly offbeat picture book that celebrates neighbors and neighborhoods, Roy Is Not a Dog delivers laughs and lessons about accepting others for who they are as well as the risks and rewards of showing your true self.

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