
Written & illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
A pug's fib risks his chance at friendship. Will truth ruin everything?
Alfred, a pug with tiny legs and a funny face, feels unlovable as he's teased by other animals. Desperate for a friend, he fibs to Rex, the new dog next door. But when the truth comes out, will Rex still accept him? Discover how Alfred learns the true meaning of friendship and self-acceptance in this heartwarming tale.
Alfred and Rex talked for hours. Alfred said he liked sleeping in the sun, dog food, and scratching. Rex did too. Rex said he hated baths and going to the vet. Alfred did too. A little pug dog learns he’s lovable just the way he is. Alfred the pug dog thinks he’s unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat and the parrot and even the goldfish tease him. Then a new dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib about himself. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too? Dan Yaccarino has created a charming story about a little pug who learns the true meaning of friendship.
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