Summary
Young Mary Elizabeth explains how she and her parents worked to make their new puppy, Lucy, feel more comfortable in their home. As Mary Elizabeth cares for Lucy, she learns that having a pet is not always easy. Illustrated with oil paintings.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Penguin Group USA Published date: 1994 Size: 8.75 x 11 inches Weight: 0.95 pounds Ages: 1 to 2
Synopses
Mary Elizabeth loves her new puppy Lucy but discovers that puppies need special care and understanding.
Publisher's Notes
Mary Elizabeth adores her tiny new puppy, Lucy, but she soon discovers that puppies require a lot of patience, understanding, and, sometimes, their own flavor of ice cream.
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