Flappy and Scrappy (level 1)

The joyful adventures of Flappy and Scrappy will delight young dog lovers.

Flappy and Scrappy are friends the kind who know just what to say when one feels sad. They're the kind of friends who will play even when they don't really want to, just to make the other happy. The kind who never forget a birthday. What kind of friends are they? Best friends.

Arthur Yorinks's story about two canine pals, beautifully illustrated by the Ivanovs' expressive pictures, has all the makings of a classic.

Arthur Yorinks is the author of more than two dozen books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winner Hey, Al, illustrated by Richard Egielski. He has also collaborated with Maurice Sendak on several titles, most recently mommy? The founder and artistic director of the yorinks theater group, he lives in New York City.