THE ULTIMATE KIDS' BOOK ABOUT DOGS, BEING GOOD, BEING BAD, AND BEING YOURSELF! FROM THE AWARD-WINNING, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF _PETRA_. Meet Buzz the dog. He's such a good boy. Buzz seems to have a perfect life .. . and a lot of very well-behaved friends. Buzz would never dream of being anything other than good. Right, Buzz? Buzz . . . ? For anyone who has ever felt pressure to be "good" at the expense of their own self-expression, and for anyone who has ever owned and loved a dog, this beautifully illustrated picture book from author-illustrator Marianna Coppo will have you laughing, smiling, and longing for your own unfettered frolic in the park. • With charming art and a positive message, this is an ideal read-aloud book for parents and children to share. • For dog lovers, pet lovers, and any kid who knows how hard it is to be good all the time • Marianna Coppo's first book, _Petra_, was a Good Reads Choice Awards Picture Book Finalist and received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus. FOR DOG-LOVING CHILDREN AND FANS OF SUCH PICTURE BOOKS AS _GASTON_, _HARRY THE DIRTY DOG_, _ANTOINETTE_, AND _NAUGHTY MABEL_. FOR ANY CHILD WHO STRUGGLES TO BE "GOOD" AND UNDERSTANDS THE FUN (AND FRUSTRATION) OF BEING "BAD." • Picture books for kids ages 5–8 • Dog books for kids • Books about acceptance, self-confidence, and being yourself MARIANNA COPPO is an author-illustrator who studied editorial illustration at MiMaster in Milan, Italy. Her first book in the United States, _Petra_, was published to critical acclaim. She lives in Rome.