Books like Aldo Peanut Butter by Johanna Hurwitz
When Aldo turns eleven, his parents bring home two playful dogs, Peanut and Butter, as a surprise birthday gift. The energetic pups quickly learn they can’t wait to explore every corner of the house, especially when the family’s vacation leaves them in the care of their youngest owner. Aldo’s mischief escalates from harmless tricks to a chaotic whirlwind that even threatens the neighbor’s lawn, testing his responsibility and the limits of family life.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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