Thirteen illustrated poems, each in the voice of a different dog, capture distinctive canine personalities. “I want my people in a group. Like sheep,” says Gus. “I love the couch. It is mine, ” says Lucy, adopted from a shelter. “I am not thin , but I am beautiful ,” says Mr. Beefy, who concludes a description of how he loves to steal food with “Once I ate a PIE.” Petite Louis “used to nip. Now I BARK.” Darla likes to “bat the bell that hangs next to the door,” to tell her people she wants to go out. “I bat the bell many times a day. / The people are very tired. ” Full of humor, wit, and affection, these poems have appeal that will go far beyond dog lovers. Captivating illustrations—portraits of each dog— accompany the poems. (Ages 5–9)

Gus herds his people like sheep.

Abby loves borrowing slippers.

And once, Mr. Beefy ate a pie.

It's a dog's life. Filled with squeaky toys, mischief, and plenty of naps. Every dog has a tail to wag and a tale to tell. Patricia MacLachlan and Emily MacLachlan Charest asked this collection of canines to speak up with their own words, barks, and yips.