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Reach for this book when you want to celebrate the messy, joyful reality of adding a new four-legged member to the family, or when your child needs a lighthearted lesson on perspective. It is an ideal choice for validating the chaos of a household with a young puppy while reinforcing that mistakes are often made with the best of intentions. Muldoon is a precocious pup who believes he is the family's most dedicated employee. While he narrates his 'hard work' in waking the family and cleaning the kitchen, the illustrations reveal a trail of spilled cereal and slobbery wake-up calls. The story beautifully balances themes of pride and belonging with the humor of misunderstood responsibilities. It is a gentle, funny read for children ages 4 to 8, helping them see that love in a family is unconditional, even when things get a little rowdy.