Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Lynne Rae Perkins introduces a
boy (Frank) and a dog (Lucky) in this celebratory, wry, and happily
unconventional introduction to the subjects children encounter in
school. This beautifully illustrated, humorous, and insightful picture
book offers a new twist on the classic boy-and-his-dog story!
On a rainy day, Frank's parents take him to the shelter to get a new
dog. That's how Frank finds Lucky, and from that moment on, they're
inseparable. As Frank and Lucky venture out into the world around them,
they discover they both have a lot to learn. Exploring their
neighborhood teaches them about biology: Lucky learns all about
squirrels, deer, and--unfortunately for Frank--skunks. Sharing a bed
teaches them about fractions--what happens when one dog takes up
three-quarters of the bed, or even the whole thing? They even learn
different languages: Frank makes a friend who speaks Spanish and Lucky
tries to learn Duck! Who knew you could learn so much without ever
setting foot inside a classroom?