Patch - Tapa dura

A short, funny tale that will resonate with preschoolers and new readers, as well as older children who need simple but meaningful stories. "Kirkus Reviews"

Add this to the growing list of early reader buddies. "Booklist"

Sweet and well-executed. "School Library Journal"

It's great to have a pet story that emphasizes caretaking as well as affection; use this in partnership with a friendship story like Frog and Toad to talk about our comradeship with man's best friend. "BCCB""

"A short, funny tale that will resonate with preschoolers and new readers, as well as older children who need simple but meaningful stories." --Kirkus Reviews

"Add this to the growing list of early reader buddies." --Booklist

"Sweet and well-executed." --School Library Journal

"It's great to have a pet story that emphasizes caretaking as well as affection; use this in partnership with a friendship story like Frog and Toad to talk about our comradeship with man's best friend. " --BCCB