The Pet Parade

<b>A snobby cat and a good-natured dog fight over the chance to dress up with their owner in this playful illustrated chapter book series told in letters.</b><br><br>     It''s time for the annual city pet parade! Only one pet can win first place . . . Simon the cat has always hated wearing costumes, so he decides it''s okay for Andy''s new dog, Baxter, to march with Andy instead. This way, Simon gets to avoid a costume and keep his dignity.<br><br>     But when Baxter keeps the costume plans a secret, Simon changes his mind. His boy Andy needs him! Who knows what trouble Baxter is up to? That beast can''t be trusted--and it''s Simon''s job to save the day.<br><br>     This funny and heartwarming collaboration between Geisel Honor and Edgar Award-winning author Dori Hillestad Butler and bestselling illustrator Kevan Atteberry is a tribute to the love of a good pet. With eight chapters and adorable full-color illustrations on every spread, the series is purr-fect for parents to share with their beginning readers.<br><br><b> A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection</b>