Party Pooper: That’s Why We Invited Moo

Book excerpt: Benson the miniature schnauzer has it made. He has good food, the run of the house, and a loving family all to himself. He's the king of the doggie castle, and life is good. But when his perfect world is invaded by Maggie, the new dog, he's beside himself. What's a boy to do? Maggie is a happy, bouncy, playful little girl who loves her toys, her new people, her safe new home, and her grumpy older brother. But she's not worried. Maggie is a girl who isn't afraid of what she wants. She's not worried that some might say she was pushy (and that she takes the title of "party pooper" a bit too literally). Together, Benson and Maggie are about to share a love of adventure, cats, cookies, and travel. In this collection of almost-true and completely charming stories, they invite you along for a dog's-eye view of their lives, filled with neighborhood ramblings, superhero rescues, new friends, and old bones.