Sandeep has a dog named Jack. Jack loves to play fetch and go for walks. One of Jack's favorite things to do is roll in mud. Sandeep thinks this is funny, but his mom doesn't! Jack also likes to chew on shoes. This makes Sandeep's dad unhappy. This book explores funny dog behavior and why they do the things they do. Detailed illustrations and age-appropriate text are sure to make this book a favorite for emerging readers and young listeners.
Birds are curious creatures. Some of them can even talk. Readers will meet Jerome, who has a budgerigar, or budgie, which is a species of parakeet. His budgie is named Charles and he knows how to mimic things Jerome says. Charles has memorized 15 phrases and likes to tell jokes. Brightly colored illustrations show readers how beautiful Charles is and what taking care of a bird requires. Accessible language makes this book ideal for emergent readers and children who are still in the listening stage.