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Which Puppy? (Paula Wiseman Books) [Hardcover]

Kate Feiffer (Author), Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)
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April 7, 2009 4 and upPaula Wiseman Books
Calling all puppies!

The White House is looking for a pet!

When word spreads far and wide around the globe that the First Family is looking for a pet, animals of all sorts want the part: puppies from Egypt, India, and France; a Neapolitan mastiff from Maryland; and even a kitten, a guinea pig, skunks, turtles, and a raccoon.

Which puppy will be chosen?

Pulitzer prize winner Jules Feiffer teams up with his daughter Kate to tell a warmhearted tale of a worldwide competition to be the perfect pet!


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About the Author

Kate Feiffer is a writer, a filmmaker, and a mother. The New York Times Book Review heralded Ms. Feiffer “economy of style and understated wit” in her debut picture book Double Pink, illustrated by Bruce Ingman. She is the author of Henry the Dog with No Tail and Which Puppy? both illustrated by her father, Jules Feiffer, President Pennybaker and My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life both illustrated by Diane Goode, as well as The Wild, Wild Inside, illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith and The Problem with the Puddles, a middle grade novel illustrated by Tricia Tusa.  Ms. Feiffer and her family live on Martha's Vineyard, MA. Visit her at katefeiffer.com.

Jules Feiffer is one of the most influential editorial cartoonists of our time, as well as a playwright, novelist, screenwriter, and both the author and illustrator of children's books. Mr. Feiffer's many awards and honors for his work include a Pulitzer Prize, an Academy Award, and an Obie Award. His books for children include The Phantom Tollbooth written by Norton Juster, The Man in the Ceiling, and Bark, George. Mr. Feiffer lives with his family in New York and Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books; First Edition edition (April 7, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416991476
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416991472
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 10.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,261,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Which Puppy? Five Stars*****, April 25, 2009
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When the president fulfills his campaign promise to get a puppy for his daughters, word is spread far and wide. Animals from across the globe want a chance to be the White House puppy. Contests begin...racing, barking, even hoop jumping. However, the winner has poor social skills and is eliminated. A lottery draws participants, but unfortunately it is rigged. So, the animals rely on an ancient custom which states that the "true puppy" will have two rings around one paw, a heart on its face, an eye that winks, and a tail that tells time. Of course no one animal has all three characteristics, so it is decided to let the two dogs and a guinea pig team up as a package deal. After arriving at the White House the trio are disappointed because the puppy has already been chosen. The book ends on a happy note since the girls notice the discouraged animals leaving and invite them to play with their new puppy.

This book is a wonderful book for children. It is not only meant to be read to children, but by children. Finding a book that a child can read on his own can be very challenging, but this book is perfect for the developing reader. The text offers a chance for children to read expressively since there are so many pages with dialogue. Teachers and parents may find Which Puppy? a great spring board to discuss current events on a level the child can understand.

My sister who is a teacher and tutor with a masters degree in education told me that after reading the book she intends to make it available to all her students, as according to her there are so few good books available for kids that bridge current events with reading development. I think many of the critics that have heretofore provided low ratings for this book are not that experienced in education or perhaps they expect the book to satisfy and entertain THEM rather than a young child. This book was written for a young child and does a good and effective job in providing just the right amount of information and plot for reading development.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable book., April 27, 2009
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I heard my daughter giggling as she read this book. Later I asked her what made her giggle - she said it was once sentence that had the word "lucky" about a zillion times. She also really enjoyed the drawings of the different dogs, and in particular enjoyed the part of the story where different animals were convinced that they too would make a fine puppy.

It's a great book for dog lovers and of course for fans of Sasha and Malia!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A Very Timely Book on the Search for the Presidential Puppy, April 22, 2009
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This is a cute and very well-timed book to take advantage of the national (and even international) interest in our new President and his family.

The illustrations are closer to watercolor than traditional cartoons and are well done. Each of the 30 pages features colorful illustrations and a few sentences of text. The sentences do not rhyme.

This would be a good book for young children who are aware of the Presidential daughters, Sasha and Malia. It could be an opportunity to introduce the very basics of our system of government (which are not covered in the book).

The story is okay but not destined to be a classic. I don't think interest in this book will outlast the interest in the Obama family.
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