K-Gr 3—This winsome book features Louis and his grandmother; he wants to make the case for dog ownership and
she has her eyes on an empty lot. Stead and Cordell, separate masters, are co-conspirators on a secret civics
lesson on how to get stuff done. We almost filed it under nonfiction. A great addition to any shelf.

I love this so much. Civic engagement, people! ( )

Louis sets out to learn about the dogs in his neighborhood, since this is the only way he can prove to his Grandma that he deserves one for himself. While Louis is out learning about the dogs in his neighborhood, he is also learning about the neighbors that make up his community. All while Louis is on his quest, Grandma is determined to turn a vacant lot into a dog park for the betterment of the community. ( )

sweet story ( )