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list price: $19.95
category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2005
ISBN:9781551433905
publisher:
Orca Book Publishers
list price: $19.95
category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2005
ISBN:9781551433905
publisher:
Orca Book Publishers
Description
When eleven puppies are born on Mollie's family's boat, chaos ensues. Mollie's mother wonders what to do, but Mollie has an idea. She will host a tea party in order to find homes for Charlotte, Heidi, Stuart, Margalo, Max, Pippi, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. But Wilbur...Wilbur is special. Not just any home will do for him.
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 6 to 8
- Grade:
- p to k
- Reading age:
- 3 to 5
Awards
- Winner, Chocolate Lily
- Commended, Canadian Toy Testing Council Recommended Books
- Commended, CCBC Our Choice
Editorial Reviews
"Delightful chaos."
— The Globe and Mail
"Entertaining and fun for all ages. Author Harvey and illustrator Cowles clearly know what puppies get up to given the chance."
— The United Church Observer
"Young readers will relish the madcap atmosphere but will also be satisfied with the harmonious conclusion."
"Can be enjoyed as an independent read or on a one-on-one basis."
— Quill & Quire
"A super fun story for kids and animal lovers alike."
— Resource Links
"The story is cute...and the illustrations go nicely with the story. Any child that loves dogs will loves this one!"
— A Patchwork of Books blog
"Harvey's cast of delightfully eccentric human characters, as different from one another as are the puppies, is brought to life with verve and humour by Cowles."
"Adult readers will enjoy sharing this tale of a plethora of puppies with young listeners."
"Highly Recommended."
— CM Magazine
