My Big Dog

Illustrated by Janet Stevens
Merl the cat’s pampered life is turned upside down when a golden retriever puppy moves into the house. With hilarious illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Janet Stevens, My Big Dog is perfect for story time!
Janet Stevens won a Caldecott Honor for her humorous illustrations in Tops and Bottoms. She has illustrated many engaging and comical children’s book favorites, including And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon, Epossumondas, Cook-a-doodle-doo!, and others. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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Merl the cat’s pampered life is turned upside down when a golden retriever puppy moves into the house. With hilarious illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Janet Stevens, My Big Dog is perfect for story time!

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Janet Stevens won a Caldecott Honor for her humorous illustrations in Tops and Bottoms. She has illustrated many engaging and comical children’s book favorites, including And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon, Epossumondas, Cook-a-doodle-doo!, and others. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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