A young boy's family is ready for a pet. But what kind of pet should they get? In this lively read-aloud, a trip to a rescue shelter leads to just the right kind of pet for the whole family. It's an older dog who's already trained. . . and ready to be a best friend.

SUE FLIESS is a master at writing engaging stories for preschoolers. She penned Robots, Robots Everywhere! and How To Be a Pirate for Little Golden Books. Find out more about Sue at suefliess.com.

JANA CHRISTY is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Disney Never Girls series. She illustrated The Princess and the Pea for Little Golden Books.