I Want 100 Dogs
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A young girl proclaims, "I want 100 dogs." In a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one question: Where will 100 dogs sleep? Our protagonist revises her request to 90 dogs. But how does one walk 90 dogs? A silly, subtractive counting tale and an over-the-top ode to the joys (and woes) of canine company, this sweet and surprising story proves that no matter how boundless your enthusiasm, when it comes to finding the perfect pet, sometimes less really is more.
Written by bestselling author Stacy McAnulty and illustrated with vintage flair by Claire Keane, this clever and funny picture book will be a new favorite for readers and pet lovers everywhere—whether you have no dogs, one dog, or one dog too many!
PERFECT FIRST-PET BOOK: Bursting with humor and charm, this is the book for any child who has ever longed for a pet (or ten . . . or twenty) and for families gently establishing realistic pet expectations.
FUN AND FUNNY COUNTING BOOK: This fun-to-read picture book delivers the extra benefit of being a reverse counting book! Kids will delight in counting down the number of dogs in this clever tale that subtly demonstrates counting by tens. And, yes, you really can count the dogs on each page!
GIFT-WORTHY: With its sweet, timeless humor and charming, vintage-style illustrations, this pet book makes a wonderful gift for children, teachers, and dog lovers of all ages.
Perfect for:
- Pet-loving preschoolers, parents, teachers, and caregivers
- New pet parents and dog lovers of all ages
- Families preparing to adopt their first pet
- Dog lovers gift ideas for baby shower, birthday, classroom gift, or pet adoption
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Stacy McAnulty wants 100 dogs but hasn't been able to convince her family—yet! She is the author of more than 30 books for children, including the picture book Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and the middle-grade novel The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. McAnulty lives in North Carolina with her family and as many pups as she can sneak into the house. The count is currently three.
Claire Keane studied graphic design at École Supérieure d'Arts Graphiques in Paris, France, where she lived for eight years until she moved to Los Angeles to work at Walt Disney Animation Studios. During her ten-year tenure there, she designed for Tangled, Frozen, Enchanted, and other films. Now she is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Little Wonder, Love Is, and Why?
