Arthur's New Puppy: An Arthur Adventure (Board book)

by Marc Brown (Author) "Here's your new home," said Arthur. But Pal did not like the garage..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
PW praised this 18th entry in the Arthur series, saying, "Brown entertains fans with a typically blithe narrative, bolstered by full-page pictures brimming with kid-tickling particulars." Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2-Arthur's new puppy wreaks so much havoc that the boy fears his parents will send the dog away. When Dad banishes Pal to the garage, the garage key mysteriously disappears. D.W. isn't very optimistic about the animal's future, but her brother insists that he can train him. Arthur then teaches the puppy to sit, stay, lay down, and perform tricks in less than a week. A predictable but satisfying ending finds Pal performing for an appreciative audience and retrieving the missing key. While experienced dog owners may find the speedy transformation unbelievable, a slight twist redeems the ending. Brown's watercolor and ink-line illustrations successfully capture the chaos. Series fans as well as uninitiated readers will find the book's humor and warmth appealing.
Pearl Herscovitch, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Board book: 30 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316111333
• ISBN-13: 978-0316111331
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,163,026 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If my son loves it , It has to be great, August 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthur's New Puppy: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series) (Paperback)

The books are excellent , the story line and the cartoon show .I find myself watching the show as much as he, together we laugh and I remember those day of my youth...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Puppy's Training, February 22, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Arthur's New Puppy: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series) (Paperback)

I liked this book because it has lots of laughs. The story is about a new puppy who really needs trained, but in the end he's well trained.If you like stories like these then read Arthur's New Puppy.It's a tail wagging story.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Puppy Tricks, February 21, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Arthur's New Puppy: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series) (Paperback)

I liked this book because I really like dogs. And when I get my owen house I am going to get a dog. I loved reading this book. You should buy this book becuse you can lern how to take car of a puppy.