Synopsis

A young boy discovers he doesn't have enough money to buy the dog he sees in the pet store window, so, he's off to make some money to buy the dog of his dreams. Misadventures follow and by the end of the week the boy has less money than when he started. An unexpected ending shows that good deeds don't go unnoticed.

Annotation

Longing to buy a special puppy, a boy tries to earn the money he needs but ends up spending it on family members, who ultimately surprise him with a special gift. Includes music on the last page.

Children's Literature

It's a familiar tune, one that many of us may have sung in school, but it's doubtful that we know all thirteen stanzas. The story in verse is delightful. It tells of a little boy who really wants the puppy he sees in a shop window, but he just doesn't have enough money to buy it. Even though he has a plan to earn the money, he ends up spending his savings on gifts for his family. Of course, when his birthday arrives, his gift is the little dog from the window. Trapani's art is warm and soft, just like the story, and the facial expressions tell it all.