Hazel the Handful
Puppy Meets Baby
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
What happens when a new baby moves in—and the doted-on “older sibling” is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, “Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!” What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her girl, Bea. Together, Hazel and Bea are sensational. Until the baby arrives, that is, and everything changes. Now Hazel isn’t always the center of attention—even Nana barely has time for a cuddle. Things have gone too far! But when Hazel runs off to hide, the family is desperate to find her, and Hazel is reminded just how much she is loved. In this endearing comedy for dog lovers and expanding families from a stellar creative team, there’s room for everyone in the hug circle—and messy new arrivals who drop enticing crumbs turn out to be not so bad after all.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Hazel, a tiny brown and gray terrier, feels large and in charge at the start of this generous familial work. Michalak (the Dakota Crumb series), writing from the dog's perspective, and Myers (The World's Longest Licorice Rope), working in signature-style illustrations, offer readers a tour of Hazel's digs, where she's the center of attention—especially when it comes to "MY GIRL," child Bea ("Together, me and Bea are sensational"). As the self-assured Hazel relishes her role, readers may note that exuberant watercolor and ink cartoons portray the canine's family preparing for a new arrival, and when the "stinkity" baby appears, Bea turns out to be as besotted as everyone else. Feeling betrayed and relegated to the sidelines, Hazel inadvertently crashes into some furniture, creating a big mess. But as the sad pooch cowers under the crib where her favorite blanket has been tossed, she overhears her family expressing love and concern, and realizes that there is plenty of room in her family—and in her own heart as well. Human characters are portrayed with various skin tones. Ages 4–8. Author's agent: Victoria Wells Arms, HG Literary. Illustrator's agent: Steven Malk, Writers House.
