Note to Readers: Double-tap on images with golden borders to see more! Another delightful romp around Madlenka's city block Madlenka wants a dog! She doesn't really care what kind, so long as it's a dog that she can put on a leash and walk around the block. But her mother and father say NO! What is Madlenka to do? It just takes some imagination . . . Madlenka's friends on the block all play along, remembering the dogs of their childhood, and in the end it seems quite possible that there's more to Madlenka's dog than we can see. With his considerable charm, Peter Sís uses lift-up flaps and peek-through windows to bring us into Madlenka's magical world where play and fantasy make wishes come true. Madlenka's Dog is a 2002 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and a 2003 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections.

Une nouvelle aventure pour Madlenka qui veut tellement avoir un chien malgré le refus de ses parents. Que va-t-elle inventer ?

Through simple yet informative text and full-color photos, author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association teach readers all about one of the most popular breeds of dog, the Dalmatian, including how to take care of one and what needs are specific to the breed. Also included are a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words to Know section to help young readers learn new vocabulary, and a Read About Dogs section to encourage further exploration.

Readers will be instantly enamored of this designer pooch. This title covers everything kids will want to know, from head to tail, about this particular high-end mix. From historical details about its parent breeds to the Malshi’s beauty routine, readers will be introduced to a variety of vital facts. With adorable pictures of puppies and a section on how to tell if the Malshi is the pet for you, readers won’t put this title down.