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Puppy who wanted a boy/ Jane Thayer/ PB/ Xerox/ 1958/ Fleishman

A nice touch is the illustrated endpapers that hint at the story.

This novel has a sense of wonder that never feels childish.

The book is fully illustrated, so every page has something visual to enjoy.

A nice touch is the certificate of completion at the end of this activity book.

What stands out about this book is that it’s beautifully illustrated throughout.

This novel invites you to sit with its ideas for a while.

This novel is a meditation on love and loss and everything in between.

A nice touch is the illustrated author bio at the very end.

The writing in this novel is crisp and every word seems to matter.

A nice touch in this activity book is the tips for solving each puzzle type.