by Brenda Ponnay (Author), Brenda Ponnay (Illustrator)
We Can Readers: Raj Gets a Puppy Raj has always wanted one. When he finally gets a puppy, Raj discovers that puppies are a lot of work. Raj will do whatever it takes to be a good pet owner, even clean up poop! In this very simple 12-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations featuring an Indian-American character to get kids reading about Raj and his can-do-it mindset. Sample Text: Now, Raj has to take care of the puppy. Raj gets water. Raj gets food. This book is part of the We Can Readers series from Brenda Ponnay. This book in the We Can Readers series is Guided Reading Level C. We Can Readers are very short, feature diverse characters, and are suitable for kids just learning to read.