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The Good Dog
An 8-year-old boy named Ricky finds a puppy on the side of the road and decides to adopt him without his parents’ permission. Mom and dad agree to let the puppy, Tako, stay under one condition: he must be a good dog and always follow the rules.
Tako wants to stay with the family more than anything; but when a competing businessman sets out to secretly sabotage the family’s bakery, the only way Tako can protect them is to break the rules.
Ultimately, Tako and Ricky’s family discover sometimes you have to be a little bit bad to be very good.
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The Good Dog is a universal story which engages young readers and inspires a rich dialogue between adults and children. Educational Consultant Dr. Carolyn Strom has created this discussion guide for parents and caretakers. Click and download the free guide for ideas about how to make The Good Dog come alive in your home through discussion, dramatic play, and other activities.