
By Charlotte Pomerantz, Jennifer Plecas (Illustrator)
Part of the I Can Read series
A girl must convince her grandfather to adopt a stray dog despite his concerns.
Marisol discovers a stray dog outside her Puerto Rican home, but her grandfather's fears of fleas and ticks stand in the way of giving the dog a home. Determined, Marisol uses her charm to persuade him to feed the dog leftovers. Will her efforts be enough to turn this outside dog into a beloved family pet? As Marisol navigates her grandfather's worries, she learns about compassion and determination. This heartwarming tale, sprinkled with Spanish vocabulary, invites young readers to explore themes of love and responsibility.
One day, Marisol and her grandfather find a skinny brown mutt sitting outside their house. Grandfather is worried about fleas and ticks and whatever. But Marisol persuades him to feed the dog leftovers from dinner. Can she convince him to give this outside dog a home?
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