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Elmer and the Talent Show (Life in the Doghouse)

By Crystal Velasquez, Danny Robertshaw, Ron Danta

Animal stories, Family stories, Movie and television tie-ins

Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Summary

Inspired by a real dog from Danny & Ron&’s Rescue from the popular documentary, Life in the Doghouse, this first book in a sweet chapter book series follows an old dachshund who forms an unlikely friendship with the boy in… his new family—a great fit for fans of Bruce Cameron&’s Puppy Tales seriesElmer is a small dog with a big personality living at Danny and Ron&’s rescue. He wants nothing more than for someone to become his forever family. But as an older dog with a floppy tongue that doesn&’t stay in his mouth, it seems like he never fits the families&’ idea of the perfect pet. Benny&’s family just moved (again), and what he wants are friends. So, when his parents announce they are getting a dog, he&’s so excited to show it off—until they come home with a funny-looking older dachshund. To make matters worse, his parents have signed them up for a pet training course that will end with a big talent show in front of a crowd of strangers. Thrown together, Elmer and Benny learn that the perfect best friend might be different than they imagined—but even better than they&’d hoped.

Title Details

ISBN 9781534482623
Publisher Aladdin
Copyright Date 2022
Book number 4411427
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Elmer and the Talent Show (Life in the Doghouse)

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