I wanted to go out and get a puppy after I read Snow Puppy by Marcus Pfister. In this story a delightful little puppy named Rascal is having a boring day. His owner, Sophie, has gone on a shopping trip with her parents, and the pup is all by himself. However, snowflakes seen through the window remind the small canine of something he's seen before......which launches him into a series of explorations, eventually getting lost and then found. This book has heart-warming illustrations and a beautiful dustcover, a great winter read for kids.