I Want A Puppy

By Jacquelyn Elnor Johnson

Book Overview

Your child wants a puppy. Or perhaps a dog. But what is it really like to have one?

Dogs are loving, loyal and lots of fun, but bringing one home also means learning how to keep a new pet safe, healthy, happy and out of trouble.

Written for independent young readers, I Want a Puppy helps kids discover what having a dog is really like, from choosing the right pet and getting ready for its arrival to feeding, training and everyday care.

Young readers will discover:

what to know before bringing a puppy or dog homehow to prepare your home and help a new pet settle inwhat dogs should eat and which foods can be dangeroushow to teach basic manners, simple commands and fun trickshow to care for a dog safely and responsiblyfascinating facts about dogs and their behavior

Clear explanations and full-color photographs make this an inviting introduction for kids who love dogs, are hoping for one of their own, or have recently welcomed one into the family.

Wanting a pet is the easy part. This book helps kids understand what comes next.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 199751642X
• ISBN13: 9781997516422
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Crimson Hill Books
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"