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The Puppy Sister
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Common Sense says
Joyous story about the power of family love.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Puppy Sister
Parents need to know that this has a powerful message of how family love overcomes sibling rivalry.
Read our full review by Matt Berman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Aleasha's desire to join the family. If you have a pet, what is your pet's role in the family?
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 8 and give itomg
- Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Delightful. Great choice for young, independent readers.
The realistic sibling ambivalence of the human boy Nick, and the believably dog-like emotional reactions and understandings of his puppy-sister Aleasha, help make the story feel real. It's funny and charming throughout. The illustrations are exceptionally well in tune with the story. Kids will love it, and adults will be charmed too.
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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