Synopses & Reviews
Slippers lives in his own little house inside a bigger house. In his big house, Slippers has four people. Baby Edward walks around on all fours, just like Slippers. Laura lives in a place way up the stairs. Mommy puts food into Slippers' round bowl to feed his round tummy. Daddy takes Slippers on long walks and always finds the way home. Every night Slippers falls asleep happy because he has four people of his very own, and he loves every one of them. Written from a puppy's point of view and illustrated with cheerful pictures, this story is simple enough to engage toddlers and funny enough to amuse beginning readers.
Review
Youngsters will quickly be won over . . . (Publishers Weekly)
Synopsis
Written from the puppy's point of view, Slippers the puppy loves each of the four people who share his home--Baby Edward who walks on all fours; Laura who lives in a place way up the stairs; Mommy who feeds Slippers; and Daddy who takes Slippers on long walks. Reprint.
About the Author
Andrew Clements is the author of such popular novels as Things Not Seen and Frindle. He lives in central Massachusetts. Janie Bynum is the author-illustrator of Altoona Baboona, Otis, and Pig Enough. She lives in Michigan.