Puppies for Sale

by Dan Clark, Jerry Dillingham (Illustrator)

A young boy chooses a puppy based on his own humble sense of need and love. An inspirational story, Puppies For Sale delivers a vivid message of human understanding for all ages.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

28 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1999

Reviews

[Falan Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a MUST read! "Puppies for Sale" brought tears to my eyes. This book is about a little boy who wants a puppy with a messed up hip. The owner strongly advises the young boy to not pick the dog, but the little boy insist on that one for a certain reason. This book is inspiring , because it shows how not to judge someone too quickly and how each one of us is special.

I LOVED this book very much. It now holds a special place in my heart. My family does foster care and this would be a perfect book for us to read to our foster babies. It just illustrates no matter what others think about you or how your outward appearance is, someone always loves you and wants to care for you.

This book could be used in a classroom in several ways. It could be used to a class that comes from rough homes or for someone who is going through a rough time. This book could help kids understand that being different on the outside does not make you any different on the inside.

[Trisha-san · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is sweet and inspiring. This is the first time I ever read this short story since most of my peers know only about fairytales and fables (like Aesop's, etc). Thanks to my professor who have required us to translate short stories (in my mother tongue) that I got to read this one. I love dogs, and stories about them never fail to make us cry.

[Kimberly Ollison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Illustrated beautifully. Precious book and a good lesson.

[Rosa Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good educational book for adults and children alike. A little boy wants to buy a puppy but doesn't have enough money. So he asks if he can at least see the puppies. The man whistles and the mama and her babies come running except for the littlest one. He is limping and just doesn't run like the rest. The little boy asks about the pup. The man said that he was born missing a hip joint and will never be as good as the other pups. The little boy said that was the pup he wanted. The man tells him you don't want that pup if so you can have him. He's not worth the money. The little boy gets agrevated and tells him the he si worth just the same as the others just because he has something different about him doesn't mean he's not useful. He raises his pant leg and shows his braces on his own legs. Unfortunatly too many people think the way this man does and we need more of theses little boys to teach differently. Everyone is useful and deserves a space.

[Katie Stow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about a little boy who is willing to spend all of his money and work out a payment plan to pay for a dog with a missing hip socket. At the end of the book, we find out that the boy is so interested in this dog who will always struggle because the boy himself has a cast on his leg. I thought this book was so sweet and explains empathy so well. I would use this book in my classroom to explain just that.

[Reese Brimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was about a little boy who wanted to buy a dog from the local store owner, the only issue is that he only had 3 dollars. The owner called for the little puppies from the back and out came running 5 little dogs. After all of the dogs came running, a little straggler came at last. The owner insisted that the little boy could not pay for the dog due to its deformation. The little boy ended up pulling up his pants to reveal the braces he had that helped him walk. The story ends with the little boy assuring the owner that the puppy needed someone who understood the pain.

I loved this book so much because it shows how little children with disabilities are able to empathize with others. I also love how the little boy was so determined to take the dog that no one wanted. It was such a sweet book and I was not expecting the little boy to have a disability similar to the dog.

I could read this book to a group of kindergarteners or first graders to show them how disabilities are evident in our lives. I could use it to reveal how to show compassion for others. It is on a lower reading level therefore it is important to not read it to older children as they would not be as hooked as younger children.

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a store owner puts up a “puppies for sale” sign in his window, a little boy sees it and comes into the store. “How much are you selling the puppies for?” he asks.

The store owner tells the boy the puppies will probably sell for about fifty dollars each.

The boy pulls all his money out of his pocket . . . two dollars and thirty-seven cents . . . and asks if he can see the puppies. The store owner whistles and Lady comes, leading her five puppies. But one lags behind.
That puppy, the little boy insists, is the one he wants to buy.

Heartwarming pictures accompany this inspirational story of a boy and a dog and a special circumstance. Astute readers may have an idea about the ending but that won’t detract from the telling of this heartfelt tale. Read it . . . and bring tissues.

Highly recommended.

[Sarah Kaiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes me cry! It's so sweet but so sad at the same time. The little boy is crippled as is the puppy, so they are a perfect match for each other. Even though this book has a relatively happy ending, it still brings a lump to my throat. I think it could be used in a classroom to help students try to understand what it would be like to have a disability. As well as so that any children in the classroom who have a disability will feel represented in the classroom's literature.

[Mellanie C · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the book version of a story that has made the rounds on Facebook and other social media.

[Giana]

i have this book at home

[Madeline Tipton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Made me emotional! Short and sweet

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking for a brief, meaningful story to complement a Restorative Justice circle around the theme of "acceptance." My lesson plan cited this story, and I was very fortunate to find it online. It's brief, but very meaningful. I am really looking forward to sharing it with my fourth graders to see what they take from it.

On a side note, the story also reminded me of an animated short that my fiance sent me last month. Equally as beautiful, and I encourage you to watch it! The Present

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is about a little boy who is looking for a puppy at a petstore. When the little boy picks a puppy who cannot walk like the other puppies the store owner is confused. The little boy reveals that he is handicapped and that the puppy is just like him. I love this story because it reveals that regardless of the things that make us different from everyone else, each and every one of us is special. I think this is a great book to have in the library for all ages.

[Allison Linsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Puppies for Sale

A young boy chooses a puppy based on his own humble sense of need and love. An inspirational story, Puppies For Sale delivers a vivid message of human understanding for all ages.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. The little boy sees a sign "Puppies for Sale" he picks the one that is disabled. When the clerk says no you do not want this puppy because he wont be able to run and play he shows him his disability. This is a great book for kids that have differences.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and simple story, it cuts to the heart of value and worth and everyone's need for love. Our girls enjoyed the story very much. The illustrations are done in watercolor and are very expressive.

[Santie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read it on 1998. First collection for inspirational stories.

[Adam good]

this is a sad book but at the same time

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book at Sherries restraunt while I was waiting for my mom to pay the bill. It's so heartwarming and touching. I just loved it!

[Charly · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great book. And the owner wasn't so fair in this book that's what made it kind of sad. I hope you read this book sometime!

[Alida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, to the point, and heart warming.

[Migs Fiel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I had the words to describe it.

[Kiah Ballard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the ending to this book. I would use this book in my classroom to show the students that people with disabilities want to be accepted and welcomed too.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great lesson on how not to judge a book by its cover....no pun intended!