A"Sit! Stay! Be quiet!A" Why wonA't this bad dog behave? When the little boy says A"sit!A" he jumps. When the boy yells A"stay!A" he leaps off after a squirrel. And when the boy tosses a stick to A"fetch!A" the little brown dog rolls over. Will this dog with a mind of his own ever pay attention to the little boy? If only the boy could think of just the right command.... Hilarious illustrations bring this sweet story vividly to life as boy and dog both learn the importance of being themselves.
When his new pet won't listen, the young owner is very frustrated and doesn't know what to do until he realizes that finding a middle-ground through compromise is the best solution for both parties. Reprint.The command of the title is the only one that a pet dog obeys. "A simple, effective tale of a boy beleaguered by a disobedient dog," wrote PW. Ages 2-8. (Apr.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.