In 1922 Petey, who has cerebral palsy, is misdiagnosed as an idiot and institutionalized; 60 years later, still in the institution, he befriends a boy and shares with him the joy of life. An ALA Best Book For Young Adults for 1999.

Nothing's sweeter and better to help a child say "good night" than this endearing, charmingly illustrated tale of a boy trying to convince his dog to take a nap. Just like a loving parent, he places Petey the pup into his doggie bed, gives the animal his own stuffed toy to curl up with, wraps the pooch in a soft, warm blanket, and promises him a snack and a trip to the park when he wakes. But Petey has things other than sleep on his mind--and soon the smart dog has turned the tables on the tired little boy. The final image of the puppy playing while his owner sleeps will delight both children and their parents.

Mischief and mayhem abound in this exuberantly illustrated ode to friendship.

Petey the Puppy collects material to build his own little house.

Petey and Pussy, John Kerschbaum’s new graphic novel, reads very much like a Looney Tunes cartoon―if all of the anthropomorphic animals were kvetching, balding, foul-mouthed misanthropes. Each character is articulate (and, in fact, can speak directly to humans, well enough to order a beer) but still recognizably have the traits associated with their respective species: Pete, the dog, is happy-go-lucky; Pussy, the cat, is self-centered; and Bernie, the bird, is high-strung and constantly a-twitter. Together, they are the pets of a sweet old lady whose obliviousness to the lunacy unfolding around her is second only to her own hygienic repugnance. The Sisyphean struggles of the characters is brought to the fore―the cat is compelled to try and catch the mouse, the bird struggles to escape his cage―as the trio engage in slapstick adventures that are simultaneously given an edge and made hilarious by a twisted combination of mundane realism and insouciant gross-out humor. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.9px Arial; color: #424242}

The intention of this book is to provide parents and teachers an opportunity to speak to children about the importance of being authentic. Through a story that readers may find both humorous and familiar, this book hopes to inspire its readers to have the confidence to follow their own best instincts in spite of outside influences and pressures.

Petey's Tale is a story of love, determination, survival and lessons learned. After disobeying his mothers warnings never to stray, Petey suddenly finds himself lost and far away from home. The story takes you through the trials and tribulations of a little lost dog trying to survive life on the streets while attempting to find his way home. Based in part on actual events, this heartwarming and memorable story will surely be loved by children of all ages and dog lovers alike.

Petey is a pelican that wonders. His questions lead him to seek answers. This search leads him to travel with a new friend and his flock of geese. Through his travels, Petey learns many answers to his questions, most importantly the value of friendship.

Twenty kid-pleasing little books plus a teaching guide packed with lessons, tips, and literacy-boosting reproducible. Correlates with Guided Reading Level A!

When Petey is born, he is a normal, healthy rat with two round, dark ruby eyes. Life is good, and he is happy. Then, things begin to change and his eyes are opened to a different side of life. Petey and his siblings find themselves at a pet store waiting patiently for someone to adopt them. But one day, a huge fight breaks out in the rat bin, and Petey is severely injured. Hes worried about whats going to happen to him; he certainly does not want to end up as a feeder rat. Then, through a strange twist of fate, Petey finds a new home with a loving family. Its an adoption that changes all of their lives. Based on true events, Petey the One-Eyed Rat is a tale of love, loyalty, despair, faith, and courage. It is a story of serendipitythe amazing way that paths cross unexpectedly to create powerful, unlikely connections such as the one between Kim, the psychologist, and Petey, the one-eyed rat.