Books like Caleb & Kate by William Steig
In this brief children’s tale, Caleb is transformed into a dog. Unable to reveal his secret to his wife, he embraces his new form and stays by her side as a faithful companion.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: William Steig
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