A Puppy Like Yours
A joyful pick for dog lovers—young and old.
Dogs are more than pets or furry fixtures around the house. Dogs are constant companions who show us what it means to be curious, enjoy the little moments of life, and care for those who need us. Dogs teach us more about life than we teach them. So no matter what your puppy looks like or plays like—this book celebrates all the puppies out there and the ways they change our lives for the better.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Dewey | |
| Lexile | 620L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
| Series | Like You |
| Language | English |
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| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781534113701), PDF (9781668972151), ePub (9781668972038), Hosted ebook (9781668972274) |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Author: Frank Murphy
Frank Murphy writes children’s books and teaches elementary school. Every school year he views each new class as a “family”—for over 30 years now! His “at home” family includes people and puppies with the names: Carla, Haley, Griffin, Chase, Kathleen, Francis, Jumper, Cali, Jack, Katie Claire, all the Saglimbenis, the Murphys, and many more.
Author: Carla Murphy
Carla Murphy is a pediatric nurse who has been helping kids get better and feel healthier for more than 15 years. A Girl Like You is her first picture book! She loves popcorn, puppies, and exploring new places, and believes that all kids are unstoppable, especially girls. She was born in Brooklyn, but now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Frank; her daughter, Haley; and their dogs, Jumper and Cali.
Illustrator: Kayla Harren
Kayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including A Boy Like You and A Girl Like You. She grew up in a family with her mom, dad, and older brother. She has also been included in sports team families, art club families, and friendship families. Kayla lives in Minnesota with her own little family made up of her husband and adopted dogs.
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| Full-color illustrations |