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    The Problem with the Puddles

    Written by Kate Feiffer

    Narrated by Halley Feiffer

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

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateFeb 24, 2009
    ISBN9780739381281
    Author

    Kate Feiffer

    Kate Feiffer, a former television news producer, is an illustrator, and author of eleven highly acclaimed books for children, including Henry the Dog with No Tail and My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life. Morning Pages is her first novel for adults. Kate currently divides her time between Martha’s Vineyard, where she raised her daughter Maddy, and New York City, where she grew up.

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    • 4/5
      Mr. Puddle loves living in the country and Mrs. Puddle loves living in the city. They have two children, Baby who is eight and Tom her older brother. Mr. and Mrs. Puddle had another son. He was their first born son and they had given him up at birth because they felt they were too young to have children. The Puddles waited several days for the rain to let up so they could leave. They always disagreed about everything. When the rain finally stopped they rushed around packing the car and then sped off without their dogs. They argue about whether they should continue on and call the neighbors or if they should turn around. The dogs have realized they have been left behind and start making their way toward the city. The puddles have car trouble along the way and that is where their adventure really begins. This was a funny book. At times I felt like I was reading a book that was a cross between Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket. It is just quirky enough that I think my students will like it. I really didn’t think I was going to like it when I first picked it up. I decided it looked like an easy read so I would get it done and over with. Little did I know that it would charm its way into my heart. I can’t wait to order it and put it on my shelf
    • 3/5
      The Puddle parents cannot seem to agree about anything, but when their dogs go missing the whole family embarks on an unlikely quest that eventually answers many unasked questions.
    • 4/5
      Baby has parents who agree to disagree. That is why she has three names, Baby, Ferdinanda, and Emily. Her parents couldn't agree on what to name her so the nurse wrote "baby" on her birth certificate. Then her parents couldn't agree on what dog to get so they ended up getting two dogs, both named Sally. When a disagreement about leaving their vacation home in the country causes confusion and a rush packing job, both Sallys are left behind. Two hours into the trip, the Puddles notice that they are missing and a new disagreement begins regarding whether to go back to get the Sallys immediately or whether to call the country neighbors to go over and look after the Sallys for awhile. Then their car breaks down...This leads to a multitude of mini wild adventures for both the Puddles and their canine Sallys who decide to try to find their Puddles on their own. This book an adorable adventure for a parent and I can only imagine it would be more exciting for a child. I wanted to read and review the book first, but my 9 year old son and I are going to read it aloud to each other also. The story has some more 'grown up' themes to it as well, but they are handled in a clear, child friendly way. There were some serious laugh aloud moments. My only complaint was the 'write in' pieces because I thought they distracted from the story rather than added to it. Plus my son will want to write in the pages, and I hate that! This story is a quality and timeless one that I encourage you to read.