This charming picture book, from the author-illustrator of The Rabbit Listened, follows an adorable stray puppy who exemplifies what it truly means to be a “good dog.”

“Good Dog stole my heart. A satisfying tale of a stray dog who finds his person.”—The New York Times Book Review

When a puppy in need of a friend follows a kind girl into town, he lands himself into all sorts of trouble. He gets lost. He’s nearly run over. And he gets chased out of a bakery for being a “bad dog.”

But when the pup and the girl reunite in the park and she leaves behind her favorite doll, the puppy has a chance to prove just what a good dog he really is!

This heartwarming story told with bold, beautiful illustrations and sparse text is a perfect read-aloud book and great for beginning readers.

Families who enjoyed Kelly DiPucchio’s bestselling Gaston, Patrick McDonnell’s lovable characters, and Mike Twohy’s award-winning Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! will fall in love with Cori Doerrfeld’s Good Dog.

Cori Doerrfeld comes from a long line of animal lovers. Near Chicago where she grew up, her grandma was one of the first volunteers at a rescue organization called Helping Paws. While Cori had many different dogs as a child, it was definitely love at first sight when she recently rescued her dog, Rufus. Other things Cori loves are drawing pictures of animals, her husband, her two children, and her current hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can visit her online at www.coridoerrfeld.com

Cori Doerrfeld comes from a long line of animal lovers. Near Chicago where she grew up, her grandma was one of the first volunteers at a rescue organization called Helping Paws. While Cori had many different dogs as a child, it was definitely love at first sight when she recently rescued her dog, Rufus. Other things Cori loves are drawing pictures of animals, her husband, her two children, and her current hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can visit her online at www.coridoerrfeld.com

Praise for Good Dog: ★ “The pup’s struggles and emotions are ingeniously conveyed. This delightful story will appeal to everyone from younger preschoolers to new readers to dog lovers of any age.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Good Dog stole my heart. A satisfying tale of a stray dog who finds his person.” — New York Times Book Review

“Doerrfeld’s spreads recall Lauren Castillo’s, with friendly figures outlined in soft black. This dose of cuteness also provides a tale of heroism, in which the stray dog’s watchfulness and initiative earn it a new chance at life.” — Publishers Weekly

“The artwork is charming. A heartwarming story with lovable characters that’s certain to charm young readers.” — School Library Journal

“Certain to pluck heartstrings. This book deserves to have a forever home on children’s bookshelves.” — The Missourian

Praise for The Rabbit Listened: ★ “A story that’s wise, funny, and easy to take to heart.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

★ “This appealing work is an excellent addition to any emotional-intelligence shelf.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

★  ”This is a delightful picture book with a lot of meaning.” — School Library Connection (starred review)