Frank the cat has it good: Tons of toys, unlimited Whiskies™ and space and quiet to stretch and nap and think and write.
Then his people bring home a box. A box with something unexpected inside. A puppy.
A puppy who doesn’t know the rules of naps. A puppy who slobbers and tackles and barks.
This won’t do.
Frank will just have to find a better home. Should be easy, right?
fRANK AND THE bAD sURPRISE
(FRANK AND THE PUPPY, BOOK 1)
by Martha Brockenbrough, Illustrated by Jon Lau
Frank the cat has it good: Tons of toys, unlimited Whiskies™ and space and quiet to stretch and nap and think and write.
Then his people bring home a box. A box with something unexpected inside. A puppy.
A puppy who doesn’t know the rules of naps. A puppy who slobbers and tackles and barks.
This won’t do.
Frank will just have to find a better home. Should be easy, right?
Type: Early Reader
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
Publication: April 5, 2022
ISBN: 978-164614-088-6
PRAISE
amazon best of the year
“Highly relatable”
—Horn Book
“A series opener that will delight cat AND dog fans.”
—Kirkus
“Cute and hilarious”
—Booklist
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About Martha Brockenbrough
Martha Brockenbrough is the author of This Old Dog. She likes both dogs and cats. Follow her on Twitter at @mbrockenbrough and marthabrockenbrough.com.
about jon lau
Jon Lau tells whimsical stories that are inspired by nature, animals, and our interactions with them. He is based in Los Angeles.
