Skinny Brown Dog

Benny the baker leads a simple life. He makes delicious cakes, cookies, and muffins, and keeps his customers well fed and happy. When a skinny brown dog shows up on Benny's doorstep, nothing Benny says can persuade him to go away. While Benny insists that the dog isn't his, customers soon grow as fond of the skinny brown dog as they are of Benny's yummy treats. The children even name him Brownie--the perfect name for a baker's dog.

Benny starts to wonder what it might be like to have a dog of his own. But it's not until Brownie comes to his rescue that Benny realizes a dog can make for a very good friend. Full of winning characters (and delicious treats!), this book celebrates a very special friendship.

“Skinny Brown Dog :"A tasty treat for reading aloud that should get a rave reception."- Kirkus Reviews "A well-crafted picture book that children will appreciate."- School Library Journal Dear Hank Williams :"The strength of this novel lies in the insight Tate develops as she deals with tragedy and depends on the love of family. VERDICT Artfully told, this middle grade novel pleases on many levels."- School Library Journal, starred review "With tidbits of history woven throughout and the rich cast of characters, especially an endearing protagonist, Dear Hank Williams is a novel that sings from the heart."- VOYA, starred review "Soulful and satisfying."- Kirkus Reviews Dinner with the Highbrows :"An enjoyable readaloud for kids learning about manners."- The Bulletin The Adventures of Granny Clearwater and Little Critter: "Whoo-hoo for this rollicking ride!"- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "This is a wonderful tall tale, told with plenty of humor and enhanced by colorful collage illustrations."- School Library Journal”

Irresistible canine charms, and Saaf's pictures, in equal parts clever and sweet (but never saccharine), ... will deservedly earn children's appreciation here. A tasty treat for reading aloud that should get a rave reception. "Kirkus Reviews" A well-crafted picture book that children will appreciate. "School Library Journal" Irresistible canine charms, and Saaf's pictures, in equal parts clever and sweet (but never saccharine), ... will deservedly earn children's appreciation here. "Booklist"" "A tasty treat for reading aloud that should get a rave reception."--"Kirkus Reviews" "A well-crafted picture book that children will appreciate."--"School Library Journal""" "Irresistible canine charms, and Saaf's pictures, in equal parts clever and sweet (but never saccharine), ... will deservedly earn children's appreciation here."--"Booklist"

The daughter of a Navy chief, Kimberly Willis Holt lived all over the world during her childhood. But Forest Hill, Louisiana, became the place she called home. "Forest Hill is the kind of town where neighbors care when you're sick and show up at your door with chicken and dumplings. I wanted Tiger to be from a place like that," says the author. She currently lives in Amarillo, Texas, with her family. This is her first novel for young readers. Her second novel, When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, won the National Book Award.

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