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32 pp.
| Chronicle |
April, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-8118-1977-9$$14.95
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Illustrated by
Mary Whyte.
When his family brings home a new puppy, Boomer feels replaced as top dog, until he discovers Baby is less a rival than a new playmate. The expressive watercolor illustrations capture Boomer's range of emotions, from curiosity to dejection to jubilant acceptance. Young children facing the arrival of a new sibling will identify with and appreciate this gentle, if predictable, story.