The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

by Thayer, Jane

First published in 1958, The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy is now considered a Christmas classic by many.

Petey the puppy wants a boy for Christmas, but Mom can't find one for him, as boys are in short supply. She sends him out to search, but all of the boys he finds already have dogs! Will his Christmas wish come true?

1st-3rd grade reading level, or a great bedtime story!

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The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

by Thayer, Jane

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1985
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NY: HarperCollins, 1985. VG. in no dj grn c; owner's insc on fly; lite stain of frt unpaged. Illustrated by Madden, Don illus. 1st edition. slim 4vo. 1st. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket as Issued. Illus. by Lisa McCue. folio.
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Morrow, 1958. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Fleishman, Seymour. Original publication, not a book club. Book and dust jacket in very solid, unmarked condition. Jacket is unclipped ($2.50 price), in older, removable mylar sleeve. Tape residue to boards and front/rear free endpapers.
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1961
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by JANE THAYER

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THE PUPPY WHO WANTED A BOY.

by Thayer, Jane (illustrated by Lisa McCue.)

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The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy

by Jane Thayer

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