The Boy and the Girl
Finding Puppy!
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The Boy wants to camp he shouts and stamps.
Says the Girl “I’ll fish and I’ll get my wish.”
The Boy makes a face, the Girl gets mad!
“Where’s the Dad? Where’s the Dad?”
The Dad comes in, and grinning a grin
Says “we’ll all go camping and fishing again.”
“Yea!” says the Girl, “Yea!” says the Boy,
“we both get our way; oh joy..! oh joy..!”
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The Boy wants to go camping. The Girl wants to go fishing. It’s a good thing the Dad is so smart. He knows how to keep everyone happy—they can go camping and fishing! But camping and fishing would have to wait, for while the Boy, the Girl, and the Dad are setting up camp, the Girl is sure she hears the sound of a dog. Sure enough, the Boy and the Girl find a cute puppy with a lame paw.
Hiding their smiles, the Boy and the Girl ask the Dad if they can keep their newfound friend. They’re so excited when he says yes. But it isn’t long before the Boy and the Girl come to realize that it’s really very hard to take care of a four-legged best friend. Are the Boy and the Girl really ready for this kind of responsibility?
With colorful images and fun, rhythmic phrases, The Boy and the Girl: Finding Puppy is an excellent book for new readers. Help your children practice their reading skills and learn about the importance of responsibility with the fun and silly adventure of the Boy, the Girl, the Dad, and Puppy!
About the Author
C. Lawrence Johnson has been trying to perfect the art of being a child for over forty years. Having traveled extensively, he believes in the importance of never losing your curiosity about the world and learning something new each day. He currently resides in northern Illinois.