Widget

Written by Lyn Rossiter McFarland · Illustrated by Jim McFarland

A stray dog must act like a cat to find a home, but can he stay true to himself when danger strikes?

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32 pages· 346 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· BR350L

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Bookroo's summary

Widget, a clever stray dog, finds himself in a house full of cats. To fit in, he mimics their every move, from purring to playing with toy mice. Life is cozy until Mrs. Diggs, the homeowner, has an accident. Now, Widget must decide whether to reveal his true nature to save her. Can a dog pretending to be a cat become the hero of the day? Discover how Widget navigates this heartwarming tale of identity and bravery.

From the publisher

A stray dog pretends he’s a cat in order to get a home When Widget, a little stray dog, stumbles through a flap door into the home of Mrs. Diggs, he sees six cats, six bowls of food, and six warm beds. There’s clearly only one thing to do. Confronted by the cats’ intense scrutiny, Widget meows, purrs, plays with a toy mouse, and uses the litter box. Having eventually convinced his new family of his felinity, Widget is soon living so happily he sometimes forgets his true nature. But when Mrs. Diggs takes a fall and doesn’t get up, it’s up to Widget to save the day with a particularly canine solution. A very simple text and droll pictures make Widget a book to read again and again.

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