A lively, practical and fun how-to for kids about how to give loving, responsible care to a pet puppy or dog!

Is your family considering a puppy or dog as a new pet? Or did you just get one? Dogs can be a wonderful choice as a pet for kids and families.

They're smart, loyal and good companions, always happy to see you, ready to do whatever you're doing, and they can't wait to enjoy more treats and adventures!

But having a dog or a puppy isn't as easy as just picking one out and taking them home! Kids need to learn that with pet ownership comes responsibility.

This lively, fun and easy-to-read kids' dog book is full of information, tips and some surprising facts about puppies and dogs. It's designed to delight and inform young readers, telling them exactly what puppies and dogs need to be healthy, happy new friends and family members.

Readers will learn:

• Where to find your new puppy or dog.
• How to 'puppy-proof' your home.
• When's the best time to get a new pet and why?
• Which puppy to pick? Here's how to know you're getting a healthy pup.
• Bringing your new pet home and helping them settle in.
• What dogs should eat - and what puppies and dogs should never eat. Be careful, there are foods in your kitchen that are poisonous for dogs!
• Teaching your new pet basic good manners and dog tricks.
• Ideas for what to name your new pet!

This fun and easy-to-read dog book for children is full of information, tips and some surprising facts about puppies and dogs. Even if you think you already 'know' dogs, you'll find something you didn't already know in this book!

I Want A Puppy is the fourth book in the series Best Pets for Kids from Crimson Hill Books and promotes loving and responsible pet ownership and good care for healthy, happy pets and their families.

For ages 8 to 12 and/or Grades 4 and up.

A Chapter Book, fully Illustrated with 25 Color Photographs.

Suitable for libraries, home school and classroom teachers who want to build kids word power.