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Raising a Hero
2016
First Published
4.45
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages

From the beloved #1 New York Times best-selling author of "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and If You Give... series. Max is a determined puppy with a lot to learn on his adventure of becoming a life-changing friend and helper. Dogs are trained to do lots of things, like open doors, turn on lights and even help take off someone’s shoes. Max’s puppy raiser, Sam, takes him everywhere; on the bus, to puppy kindergarten, and even to restaurants. But it’s tough staying underneath the table when the french fries smell so good! Discover all the fun and important ways Max earns his special yellow vest as he and Sam work together to help someone in need of a true hero. "A good message excellently illustrated." (Picture book. 4-8) - Kirkus Reviews (less)

Avg Rating
4.45
Number of Ratings
86
5 STARS
58%
4 STARS
31%
3 STARS
9%
2 STARS
0%
1 STARS
1%
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Author

Laura Joffe Numeroff
Laura Joffe Numeroff
Author · 53 books

Laura Joffe Numeroff is the NYT best-selling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, What Mommies/Daddies Do Best and Raising a Hero. She was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Pratt Institute. Laura grew up as the youngest of three girls, surrounded by art, music, and books. An avid animal lover, Laura has always wanted to write a book about service dogs. She now lives in Los Angeles, California.

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