The Perfect Present
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
The much-anticipated follow-up to the IRA Children's Book Award winner
From the moment Spot answered Henry's ad in the newspaper, the two have been inseparable. But then on Henry's birthday, he gets a dog--the pet he's always wanted! Feeling left out, Spot leaves for his old home, and gets caught in a terrible storm. Henry is devastated when he finds Spot missing and is quickly hot on his trail. With the help of his new dog, Henry saves him and Spot finds out that even with a new pet in his life, Henry would never let his best friend go.
A delightful story with loads of heart, The Perfect Present showcases the strength of Henry and Spot's friendship. This irresistible duo will win over readers everywhere.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
When readers left Henry and his pet duck, Spot, in 2010's Wanted: The Perfect Pet it was the beginning of an unlikely but beautiful relationship. Now it's Henry's birthday, and Spot has picked out a perfectly thoughtful birthday present: a fishing rod that Henry has been eying. But what's this in the box from Henry's grandparents an adorable puppy? Before readers can say "alienation of affections," poor Spot is packing his bags and writing a good-bye note, convinced that "Henry's always wanted a Dog, and now he has one.... I might as well not be here." Readers may guess that Roberton will make sure it all works out in the end of her three mini-chapters, but that won't stop them enjoying the high-stakes adventure that ensues when Henry and Dog (who, in the tradition of Mickey Mouse's Pluto, is a nontalker) go after Spot. Once again Roberton proves she can create a resonant emotional landscape with simple, crisp line drawings and minimal detail perhaps nowhere as evident as in the poignant hug between Spot and Henry after they are (spoiler alert) reunited. Ages 3 5.
