Skinny Brown Dog

Skinny Brown Dog by Holt, Kimberly Willis. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780805075878.

A charming story about an unlikely friendship by National Book Award–winning author Kimberly Willis Holt Benny the baker leads a simple life. He makes delicious cakes, cookies and muffins, and keeps his customers well fed and happy. When a skinny brown dog shows up on Bennys doorstep, nothing Benny says can convince him to go away. While Benny insists that the dog isnt his, customers soon grow as fond of the skinny brown dog as they are of Bennys yummy treats. The children even name him Brownie―the perfect name for a bakers dog. Benny starts to wonder what it might be like to have a dog of his own. But its not until Brownie comes to his rescue that Benny realizes a dog can make a very good friend. Full of winning characters (and delicious treats!), this book celebrates a very special friendship.