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Can I Be Your Dog? — Content Guide for Parents

By Troy CummingsRandom House Children's Books2022-02-08ISBN 978059338006240 pages
Can I Be Your Dog?

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A heart-tugging dog adoption story told through letters from a dog as he seeks a forever home! The New York Times bestselling picture book that was featured on THE TODAY SHOW is now in paperback!

Arfy is a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.

Troy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication.

"It's an instant classic in our household." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Can I Be Your Dog? appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is depicted in 'Can I Be Your Dog?'. The book is described as a touching story about a dog seeking a home, which does not involve any violent content. No scary content is present in the book. The story is characterized as humorous and heartwarming, suitable for children.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have violence?

    No violence is depicted in 'Can I Be Your Dog?'. The book is described as a touching story about a dog seeking a home, which does not involve any violent content.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have scary content?

    No scary content is present in the book. The story is characterized as humorous and heartwarming, suitable for children.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious themes, practices, or beliefs present in the narrative.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative focuses on a dog's desire for a home rather than racial issues.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have profanity?

    No profanity is found in 'Can I Be Your Dog?'. The book is aimed at children and is described as appropriate for young readers.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative is focused on pet adoption and companionship, without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a dog's quest for adoption and companionship, without any references to sexual themes.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or promote gender roles. It centers on a dog's experience and does not delve into themes related to gender expectations.

  • Does Can I Be Your Dog? have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Can I Be Your Dog?'. The search results do not provide any references to LGBTQ+ content within the narrative of the book itself.

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