That New Animal

Written by Emily Jenkins

Narrated by Emily Jenkins

'In a humorous look at adjusting to change, the two family dogs, Marshmallow and FudgeFudge, grumble about how that “new animal,” – a baby – has altered their lives at home. No one wants to play, FudgeFudge has lost her place on the couch, and worst of all is that “new animal” smell. But when Grandpa pays a visit, the dogs are surprised by how loyal to “it” they have suddenly become.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Weston Woods
• Release date: Jan 1, 2006
• ISBN: 9780545836456

Emily Jenkins

Emily Jenkins is the author of two previous books about Hank and Inkling. She also wrote the chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home, plus a lot of picture books, including Lemonade in Winter, That New Animal, and Skunkdog. She bakes excellent pumpkin bread and, when swimming, wears a purple swim cap and blue goggles.

Reviews for That New Animal

[rdchavez-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Fudge-Fudge and Marshmallow don't like that new animal one bit! But the people do, so that new animal is here to stay. Eventually, they learn that they may like it...just a bit. This book was fun to read and was a cute way to introduce the idea of getting used to a new addition in the family.

[mrsbond_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Dislike the use of "hate" in the book, especially one targeted toward itty bitties. There are so many other great words that could have been chosen instead. Also, grandpa is unknown the dogs? He never visited his son/daughter in their home prior to this moment? The new parents never shooed the dogs away so he could hold his grandchild? Silly issue that would go over most kids heads, but annoying none the less. Other than these 2 points, this had the potential of a great story; initially I was thinking it would be a great new big brother/sister gift. Oh well...