This is a realistic fiction picture book. The illustrations are done in ink and watercolors. They are bright and very detailed. The content of this book is about a family who adopts a couple of lovable dogs from the local animal shelter. The parents who sport tattoos and piercings show their love for their family thorugh thier actions. They are not overly concerned with appearances, clearly. The reading level of this book is around second to fourth grade. Some curricular connections could be dogs, animal shelters, adopting pets, family, and realistic fiction.

This book is a realistic fiction book about a girl named Kate who wants a puppy dog. The illustrations look like cartoons and graphics. The reading level is first or second grade. The curricular connection is realistic fiction.

Finally! A kids book with tattooed and pierced parents! And a great little story for any animal-lover. -Emily

Young Kate and her parents visit the Animal Rescue to bring home a new addition for their family, Dave. But upon leaving, their hearts are tugged by another dog, who they decide to return for the next morning. Heartwarming without being sappy. Great illustrations. Good for pre-school storytime or 1st and 2nd grades. ( )

Cute illustrations- watercolor. kids would love this book, especially animal lovers ( )