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Title details for I Got a New Friend by Karl Newsom Edwards - Available

I Got a New Friend

by Karl Newsom Edwards
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A sweet introduction to owning a pet that is perfect for readers of The Most Magnificent Thing and A Ball for Daisy.
 
When a little girl gets a new puppy, they have a lot to learn about each other. The new friends can be shy, messy, and sometimes get into trouble. They get lost, but they always get found. Their friendship may be a lot of work—but at the end of the day, they love each other!
 
Experience the excitement and mystery surrounding a new pet (and a new friend) in this joyful picture book from acclaimed author and illustrator Karl Newsom Edwards.
A Bank Street Best Book of the Year
"Cheerfully ingenuous...Totally, infectiously ebullient."—Kirkus Reviews, Starred review
"A joyous look at the work and play that go into pet ownership and friendship."—Booklist
"The concise, cheery text gently explains what to expect when a newcomer joins the household, [and] the illustrations are cartoonlike and sweet. The curly-haired, brown-skinned little girl and the large-eared, spotted puppy make an adorable pair as they learn what it means to gain a new companion."—School Library Journal
 

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
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subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:1.5
  • Lexile® Measure:280
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:0-2