Petey the puppy has one wish for Christmas: to have a boy of his very own. He searches long and hard, but boys are in short supply this year, and no one seems right for him. Just as Petey is about to give up hope, his Christmas wish is granted -- in a very surprising way.
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From Publishers Weekly
Petey, a puppy, wants a boy of his own for Christmas, but never expects to find so many who want to offer him a home; a re-illustrated version of the favorite story. A Reading Rainbow selection . Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1 What a pleasure it is to welcome a new edition of Jane Thayer's charming book, first illustrated by Seymour Fleishman (Morrow, 1958). More than anything in the world, Petey, a puppy, wanted a boy for Christmas. Nothing else his mother suggested would do, and none of the other dogs would give him their boys. Dejected, Petey passes the Home for Boys where a lonely newcomer sits on the steps. Petey has found not one boy, but 50 boys full of love. McCue's puppy is a frisky, impish dog-pound special, closely resembling her Sebastian, the Super Sleuth of Mary Blount Christian's novels (Macmillan). However, where Sebastian is portrayed with scratchboard, Petey and friends are in naturalistic watercolors highlighted with crayon. The "Orphan's Home" of the earlier edition has become a Home for Boys; minor changes in the text are in keeping with evolving life styles; the interracial boys are in cords, blue jeans and sneakers. With updated text and illustrations, an old friend has a new personality, and Petey is virtually guaranteed another almost 40 years of popularity with the picture book crowd.Virginia Opocensky, Lincoln City Libraries, Nebr.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Very touching, very appropriate for holidays.,
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This review is from: The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy (Hardcover)
I have received the book in the mail and haven't read it to my kids yet, but I read it myself. I just could not help myself and before I knew it, I was crying. It is a very nice, touching book that teaches about companionship and love. I would highly recommend it, I can't wait to read it to my kids!
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This is a truly touching, endearing, and enjoyable children's book about a lonely puppy who wants a boy of his own. It is very well illustrated. My students enjoyed the twist on the the usual 'boy wants a puppy' plot. Wonderful, happy ending. I used this story as a springboard for story writing in my classroom. The book inspired my second graders to create stories such as The Kitten Who Wanted a Girl, The Kangaroo Who Wanted a Boy, The Koala Who Wanted a Girl, etc. This is a wonderful book for children to read independently (ages 7-10) or as a read-aloud (ages 2-10). This would be a great addition to a child's personal library. An additional perk is the bargain price!
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This was one of my favorite books when I was little, it's so cute it's almost disgusting (it's not, though!). The illustrations are very well done, as well as the whole idea of the story itself. A great children's book for the holidays, or any other day for that matter.
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One day Petey, who was a puppy, said to his mother, who was a dog, "I'd like a boy for Christmas." Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
One day Petey, who was a puppy, said to his mother, who was a dog, "I'd like a boy for Christmas." Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Quotation Index to Children's Literature: by Melanie Axel-Lute on page 121, and Back Matter
- Ready, Set, Read!: A Start-To-Finish Reading Program Any Parent Can Use by Barbara Curtis on page 107
- Throw Me a Bone: 50 Healthy, Canine Taste-Tested Recipes for Snacks, Meals, and Treats by Sally Sampson in Back Matter
- Writing for Children (Plume) by Jane Thayer in Back Matter
- Involving Parents Through Children's Literature: Grades 1-2 by Anthony D. Fredericks on page 45
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