Tony Fucile

When Tony Fucille's book, Poor Louie, begins, a small dog named Louie has decided he will run away from home because he feels left out of the family. Louie has enjoyed a life of being the center of attention. He is beloved by his owners, friends, and neighbors. One day, it all changes for Louie when a dreaded person arrives: a baby! Babies begin to invade Louie’s social life. Luckily, he is safe at home until his owners surprise him with the news that a baby will share his space soon. Louie does not handle the news well. Readers will delight in following Louie's journey to discover the true source of his loneliness. Anyone who has welcomed a new member into the family will sympathize with Louie's plight. As Louie decides to take flight, he discovers that a single baby has arrived home; not two as he had dreaded. The extra supplies were for Louie! He is relieved and excited to begin the new adventure alongside the baby. The story is sweet and simple and tugs at the heartstrings. The illustrations are neatly drawn.… (more)

This book is straight from the minds of kids who are struggling with finding what to do. Every kid and every adult goes through these things exactly. Everyone is bored at some point and does not know what to do next. The best part about this book is the illustrations where they are the things they are pretending to be like the tree and the building. It makes me wonder it is that was kids really think of when they are imagining or playing pretend? I ould probably not use this book to teach any kind of lesson, but it would be a great book to have around for students to read.… (more)