DIY Pet Shop

By Martha Maker and Xindi Yan

Emily finally convinces her parents to get a puppy—but soon realizes she’s allergic! Can her friends help her figure out the perfect pet? Find out in this fifth book of the Craftily Ever After chapter book series.

Emily is desperate to get a puppy. She’s worked really hard to convince her parents that she’s responsible and ready and they’ve finally agreed. But first, Emily’s going to volunteer at the local animal shelter to get some practice caring for the animals. She’s loving it until—ah-ahhh-CHOOO!—she discovers that she’s allergic to them! Emily is devastated. Luckily, her creative friends just might have the perfect solution to cheer her up.

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Craftily Ever After chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Little Simon
• Release date: Nov 27, 2018
• ISBN: 9781534429017

Martha Maker

Martha Maker is a dedicated crafter who is always working on a project—or several! When she’s not writing books, you can often find her at her favorite community garden with her paint set. She lives in Washington, DC, with her family, which includes two kids, two dogs, and two guinea pigs.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Knot a Problem

Chapter 2: Puppy Practice

Chapter 3: Training Day

Chapter 4: A Dog Named Woody

Chapter 5: Ah-Ah-Ah-Chooooo!

Chapter 6: Diagnosis: Disaster

Chapter 7: Paper Pooches

Chapter 8: A Surprising Discovery

Chapter 9: High Hopes

Chapter 10: Lucky Dog!

How to Make . . . An Origami Dog

Breaking the Piggy Bank Teaser

About the Author and Illustrator

CHAPTER 1

Knot a Problem

Bella Diaz was in the craft clubhouse—formerly known as the old shack in her backyard—waiting for her three best friends to arrive. It was Saturday afternoon. As often as possible, and especially on weekends, the foursome met up at the clubhouse to do craft projects together.

Knock, knock-knock, knock!

Bella jumped to her feet at the sound of the familiar knock. But when she opened the door, she did not see a familiar face. All she could see were sequined sneakers, bright purple leggings, and two hands carrying a towering pile of fabric pieces.

Maddie? Bella guessed.

How’d you know? The sneakers shuffled forward, and the giant pile of material landed with a soft thump on the big worktable. Maddie Wilson’s trademark grin came into view.

Lucky guess, said Bella, smiling back. Maddie was the stylish seamstress of the bunch, and since her mother was a fashion designer, she often got her mom’s leftover scraps.

Very cool, Bella added. But what are all these scraps for?

"My mom just finished creating an entire line of fleece jackets, so she gave me the leftover material. It’s so cuddly and soft. I thought we could