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K-3
Illustrated by
Julia Patton.
A cat narrates this story about gassy dog Stinker, who's "lived most of his life locked up in the pound." Recounting a number of failed matches with potential owners, the upbeat cat repeatedly promises a happy ending ("I don't do depressing!"), which eventually come to pass (along with lots of gas). As farting dog stories go, this is mildly amusing; the mixed-media illustrations are more engaging.