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In "I Wish My Brother Was a Dog," a teenage sibling playfully imagines a different life for her baby brother Andy. She muses how it would be simpler if Andy could perform tricks and remain quiet, freeing her from constant interruptions. Through playful speculation, the story explores the joys and challenges of sibling relationships and the comforting idea of a devoted pet.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Carol Diggory Shields
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