The Problem with the Puddles

The only thing Mr. and Mrs. Puddle can agree on is disagreeing. When they can't agree on what kind of dog to get, they get two--and name both Sally. When the family rushes back to the city from their country house and leave the Sallys behind, what's to become of them? Illustrations.""The Problem with the Puddles" is a blast from first page to last. My only complaint is that I didn't write it!" -- Sara Pennypacker, author of "Clementine""'ROMP: to play or frolic in a lively, boisterous manner.' more >>

The only thing Mr. and Mrs. Puddle can agree on is disagreeing. When they can't agree on what kind of dog to get, they get two--and name both Sally. When the family rushes back to the city from their country house and leave the Sallys behind, what's to become of them? Illustrations.""The Problem with the Puddles" is a blast from first page to last. My only complaint is that I didn't write it!" -- Sara Pennypacker, author of "Clementine""'ROMP: to play or frolic in a lively, boisterous manner.' That's what we have right here. Take one endearing, exasperating family, two cozily canny canines, a plot that insists on going where you least expect it to, and just enough outrageous wordplay and you have as much fun as you can handle." -- Norton Juster, author of "The Phantom Tollbooth""As far as I'm concerned, the only problem with the Puddles is that there aren't enough books about them. Now that I've actually met this eccentric family and their adventurous dogs, now that I've lived in their damp and wonderful world, now that I can actually see them, thanks to Tricia Tusa's marvelous drawings, I can't get enough of them. So hop to it, Kate Feiffer.... The world needs more Puddles!" -- Nick Bruel, author of "Bad Kitty"

What if your parents agreed to disagree?

Eight and a half years ago, when their beautiful baby girl was born, Mr. and Mrs. Puddle couldn't agree on what to name her. So Mrs. Puddle calls her daughter Emily and Mr. Puddle calls her Ferdinanda. And everyone else? They call her Baby.

Having parents who agree to disagree does mean twice as many presents on your birthday, but it can complicate your life! There was the time Baby's parents couldn't agree on what kind of dog to get -- so they got two, both named Sally. One summer day, when rushing back to the city from their country house, the Puddles leave the Sallys behind. Will the Puddles agree to go back? What will become of the Sallys?

Kate Feiffer's debut novel is by turns funny, heartwarming, and wholly satisfying. Tricia Tusa's pleasing artwork makes the Puddles' world complete.

Let the Puddle family into your heart. You will be glad you did. << less