When Fran lands the part of Princess Penelope in the school play, she's thrilled--until her teacher warns her that she will be kicked out if she doesn't improve her behavior. Even worse, her parents threaten to get rid of her puppy unless he shapes up. Will Fran be able to keep her puppy and the leading role?
Author Biography
Judy Cox is an elementary school teacher who has written many picture books and chapter books for children. Publishers Weekly praised "Cox's rhythmic story" and the narrative's "cheerful, buoyant tempo" for "My Family Plays Music," winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award. She lives in Ontario, Oregon. Steve Bjorkman has illustrated more than seventy books for children, including Supersnouts!, which he also wrote. He lives in Aliso Viejo, California.
