About This Book
Reach for this book when your child's wild imagination or intense focus leads to hilarious but chaotic misunderstandings. It is the perfect choice for the preschooler or early elementary student who occasionally gets 'stuck' on a big idea and needs a gentle, humorous way to see that even big mistakes can be handled with love. The story follows Pinkerton, a lovable and overly enthusiastic Great Dane, who becomes convinced he is the father of a penguin egg after visiting the zoo. His obsession leads him to 'adopt' first a soccer ball and then a football, causing mayhem during local games. The book explores themes of nurturing, persistence, and the slightly embarrassing but ultimately harmless results of a vivid imagination. It provides a wonderful opportunity for parents to talk about the difference between dreams and reality while celebrating a child's deep capacity for love and care.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the mild disappointment of a fantasy not being real. This is handled through a secular, humorous lens with a hopeful and loving resolution.
