My Old Pal, Oscar

by Amy Hest

Book Overview

After a young boy's beloved pet passes away, he encounters an adorable stray dog on the beach. The boy tries to walk away and ignore the cuddly creature, but the puppy continues to follow him, undeterred. Though the boy is still dealing with the pain of his loss and feels afraid to care about a new pet again, as the two walk the sand together, the boy slowly opens himself up to the joy of having a new dog in his life and making peace with the past...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419719017
• ISBN13: 9781419719011
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.6" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2