Emma and her puppy, Dixie, are inseparable after-school friends.
But when Emma starts preparing for her class's production of The Wizard of Oz, Dixie feels left out. She wants to romp and play, but all Emma wants to do is memorize her lines in peace and quiet. Dixie does not understand.
Dixie wags her tail when Emma invites her to play Toto in the show. She tries to sit quietly by Emma’s side, but staying still is hard work for an energetic dog.
Emma needs to study in her bedroom every afternoon, but her restless pup cannot sit still for one more minute. Dixie leaps through the air until games tip over, books crash down, and clothes scatter across the room.
Dixie, the mischievous puppy who is trying to be good, will be embraced by beginning readers.
- School Drama: Emma puts her heart into practicing lines like “There’s no place like home,” facing the relatable jitters of preparing for a big classroom production.
- Unlikely Hero: Dixie may be small and easily distracted by games, but the loyal puppy tries her best to be a well-behaved companion.
- Early Literacy: Short sentences, familiar sight words, and supportive illustration cues help emergent readers build confidence with every page.
- Also by This Author: Dixie Wins the Race, Dixie and the Class Treat and Dixie Loves School Pet Day.
