Babymouse:

Puppy Love

Holm, J. (2007). Babymouse: Puppy Love. New York, NY: Random House.

Babymouse wants a new pet after her goldfish dies. She really wants a dog, but her mom says no.  She tries a hamster, a turtle, a ferret, and many other pets, but they all run away.  One day Babymouse finds a dog and her mom lets her keep him if she takes care of him.  Babymouse learns how hard  taking care of a dog can be and how much trouble too.  But, she sticks with it and trains her dog Buddy.  One day when walking Buddy, a boy runs up and tells Babymouse it is his dog.  Back to the drawing board for Babymouse.

The Babymouse series are graphic novels written for early readers. Puppy Love is written for any child that has wanted a dog and all of the trouble surrounding pet ownership.  The book's plot includes daydreaming, where Babymouse dreams of a perfect pet, but it always ends in disaster.  The book is full of humor and kids can relate to the topic.