The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner jump, whirl, and twirl across the pages of this critically celebrated series from a Newbery Medal–winning author. The straight-forward text is accessible for even the newest independent reader, while the warm, humorous story and vibrant, energetic images make this an ideal choice for picture book readers and advanced readers as well.

The exuberant Barkus and his lucky young owner star in this launch of a delightful pre-chapter book series from Newbery Medalist MacLachlan. The warm, humorous story and energetic illustrations will appeal to picture book readers as well as advanced readers. Full color.