Alison's Puppy (Hyperion Chapters)

Alison's Puppy (Hyperion Chapters)

From BooklistGr. 2^-4. As Allison's birthday approaches, she lets everyone know just what she wants: a puppy. Despite unsuccessful attempts to adopt a dog and despite her parents' clear objections to having a dog, she just can't let go of her dream. When her birthday's almost over and clearly there's no dog in sight, Allison's grandfather presents her with a kitten, a gift that allows her to resolve her conflict with humor and grace. Three pages of children's magazine^-style puzzles are inconsequentially tacked on to the end of the book. However, the appealing subject, simple text printed in large type, and drawings on almost every page make this breezy little chapter book a good choice for children just beyond the beginning-reader stage. Carolyn PhelanRegardless of what her family says, Alison is absolutely sure she wants a puppy for her birthday and reminds them about it over and over, but when Grandpa brings her his gift, Alison decides that it is what she wantedFrom School Library JournalGrade 2-4?More than anything, Alison wants a puppy for her birthday, but Mom, Dad, and brother Mike all agree that it's a bad idea. Puppies bark, make messes, and dig holes. But she persists and when she sees a young dog squeeze under his fence, she ties a rope to him and heads for home. After her parents insist that she return him, the girl seems destined to be without a pet. Finally, her birthday arrives and while there is no puppy, Grandpa's special gift delights Alison and provides a surprising and "purr-fectly" satisfying conclusion to this charming story. Bauer's writing is just right for new chapter-book readers. Children will empathize with Alison's need for a special pet all her own. Black-and-white sketches accompany the text and several game pages appear at the end.?Paula A. Kiely, Milwaukee Public Library, WICopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.