{"product_id":"can-i-be-your-dog-troy-cummings-hardcover","title":"Can I Be Your Dog? -- Troy Cummings, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestseller featured on THE TODAY SHOW \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters--deeply sincere and almost desperate pleas for a forever home--from the dog, himself  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken  He has his own squeaky bone  He can learn to live with cats  But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTroy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's an instant classic in our household. --#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Sarah J. Maas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Troy Cummings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/13\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 10.40w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780399554520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e195196 \/ Can I Be Your Dog?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2018 pg. 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2018 pg. 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTROY CUMMINGS has written and illustrated a pile of picture books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Eensy Weensy Spider Freaks Out! (Big-Time!), Little Red Gliding Hood\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Tara Lazar), and The Notebook of Doom chapter book series. In addition to books, Troy's illustrations have appeared on: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Animated backdrops for an opera\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e A package of fish sticks\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Jigsaw puzzles\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e iPad pop-up books\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e A poster warning people about germs\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e A poster warning people about a film festival\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e A cookbook for dogs\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e A thing for the humane society\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e A card game about hiking\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Newspapers, magazines and greeting cards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe lives in Greencastle, Indiana with his wife and kids. Dig up more of Troy's work at www.troycummings.net.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cummings, Troy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47991932551396,"sku":"9780399554520","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/81OfJeRL7yL.jpg?v=1773844957","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/can-i-be-your-dog-troy-cummings-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}