About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is begging for a puppy or insists they are big enough to handle a serious chore alone. Charlie and Lola are tasked with looking after Sizzles, a friend's dog, and Lola is determined to prove she is the best dog-sitter ever. However, she quickly learns that enthusiasm is different from responsibility when she gets distracted and loses track of her furry charge. This story provides a gentle, humorous mirror for the preschool and early elementary years. It captures the honest reality of how easily young children can be swayed by excitement and the importance of staying focused when others are counting on you. It is a perfect choice for modeling honesty and teamwork between siblings while navigating the common 'can I have a pet' phase of childhood.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is lighthearted and secular. The only mild tension arises from the fear of having lost a pet or potentially taking the wrong dog home. The resolution is realistic and hopeful.
