A funny and sweet early reader about a new friendship between a boy and his dog.
Lori lives in Tigard, Oregon, with her husband and Three children..
It was a short story called "Jo-Jo the Raccoon" based on a true story about a baby raccoon that Lori\'s grandfather found on the side of the road and brought home for his children to raise.
She discovered a love for storytelling as a young child and wrote her first story when she was just ten years old.
About the Author: Lori Ries was born in Syracuse, New York, the eldest of four children.
Young readers will delight in the continuing adventures of Aggie and Ben.
Dormer\'s understated illustrations mixed with Ries\' easy-to-follow text tells the story of the special bond between a boy and his loyal, loveable dog.
Three short chapters trace a day in the life of Ben and his new puppy, Aggie, as they settle into their new friendship.
But when a certain puppy makes Ben laugh, a lasting friendship is formed.
He knows he doesn\'t want a mouse, a snake, or even a cat.
Ben isn\'t sure what kind of pet he wants.
In this first book of the series, Dad surprises Ben with a trip to the pet store.
A funny and sweet early reader about a new friendship between a boy and his dog
