About This Book
This heartwarming middle-grade novel introduces Rosie, a girl who loves order and cleanliness, and her new poodle, Princess. Rosie envisions a perfectly groomed companion, but Princess turns out to be a mud-loving, mischief-making pup. The story explores themes of acceptance, responsibility, and the unexpected joys of pet ownership, as Rosie learns to embrace the chaos and love her dog unconditionally. It's a relatable tale for children navigating expectations versus reality, especially when it comes to pets.
Rosie loves everything to be pretty and organized, so when she’s finally allowed to get her own dog, she chooses an adorable, precious little poodle. But when it turns out her princess would rather get messy than sit on a fancy pillow, will Rosie be able to handle the mischievous pup?
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Discussion Prompts
1
What did Rosie expect from her poodle, and what was the reality? How did she feel about that?
2
Have you ever had expectations about something or someone that turned out to be different in real life? How did you handle it?
3
What responsibilities come with owning a pet? How does Rosie learn about these responsibilities?
4
What are some ways we can show love and acceptance to others, even when they are different from what we expect?
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