Any Kind of Dog

Richard wanted a dog.  Any kind of dog.  But his mother said a dog was TOO MUCH TROUBLE.

So begins the delightful tale of a mom who supplies every imaginable kind of pet for her son in order to avoid the dreaded dog!  Even a horse and a bear cannot placate Richard who only wants a dog...any kind of dog!  But his mother continues to insist that a dog is simply TOO MUCH TROUBLE! 

This is one of several picture books I miss reading to my boys, so in moments of sentimentality - which are increasing in frequency these days (hey, from zero to anything is an increase!) - I will reminisce about our old favorites.  Perhaps you will find 1 or 2 of them new or irresistible and will pick them up to enjoy with your own children.  You'll love this one, I promise.