Frankie Gets a Doggie

by Amy Huntington

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

From author-illustrator Amy Huntington comes an adorable, rhythmic story about a boy and his dad as they go on a stroll to find a new puppy to bring home. Perfect for families with new pets or simply incorporating change into a toddler's life. Plenty of teachable moments, but Frankie Gets a Doggie is just a really great book for story time.

There's love for everyone in this sweet, rhyming story about a toddler and father who share an outing to the animal shelter, where they find a dog that's the perfect addition to their family!

Frankie and Dad are going on an adventure! They head to the local animal shelter where they meet all kinds of dogs, until they find just the right one. But how will Kitty react to their new pet? Here is a charming, accessible story about adopting a pet and giving it a loving home that’s perfect for dog-and animal-lovers, and an ideal gift for any family considering pet ownership.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781635924688
Publisher:	Astra Publishing House
Publication date:	08/17/2021
Sold by:	Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
Lexile:	AD490L (what's this?)
File size:	28 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Amy Huntington is a painter and illustrator whose work has been exhibited in various New England galleries. Visit www.amyhuntington.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Today is the big day when Frankie and his dad head on over to the shelter to pick out a dog. Peppy rhyming verse traces their process as they meet various pooches... The gouache and digital illustrations carry the main impact of this sunny story, as the affectionate (and optimistic) Black father capably manages toddler son, cat, and rambunctious new dog...This is a cozy family story that will undoubtedly spur a yearning for a dog-acquiring outing in audiences as well, so clever adults not looking to promise dog ownership may want to be ready with a toy substitute or even a visit from a friendly local canine." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

 
"(S)ure to deliver all the warm and fuzzy feels. Cute alert!" —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2021-07-14
A boy finds a new friend, and a shelter dog finds a loving family.

Frankie is a little boy with a sweet kitty and a kind father. After blowing kisses to their affectionate cat, Frankie and Papa are ready to cruise down to the animal shelter to find another pet to add to the family. The animal shelter has dogs of all breeds and sizes, each with a name and backstory that indicates the type of home that would be best for them. Frankie and Papa meet a few dogs. One is too eager, another’s too shy, and a few are two yippy, but there’s a playful black, white, and brown mutt that’s just right. The father and son duo choose this sweetheart named Doggie, who seems to be a perfect match for Frankie, giving sloppy kisses and clearly ready for snuggling. Doggie is happy to leave the shelter and explore the world with her new family, even getting a ride home in Frankie’s stroller. At home, Kitty is none too happy about this new member of the family, but Frankie carefully introduces the two and makes sure everyone gets along. Papa’s cuddlesome storytime brings everyone together for a precious ending that’s sure to deliver all the warm and fuzzy feels. Huntington’s gentle illustrations depict Frankie and Papa as Black and the shelter worker as White. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

Cute alert! (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews