A gentle and funny child's-eye view of overcoming doubts and meeting a new pet (or friend). At first the boy doesn't want to meet a friendly wagging dog at the park--"Go away, dog!" he says. But as the dog fetches, rolls over, shakes hands, and otherwise...
Dog be gone! The big old dog wants to play. Can the little boy make him go away?
Dog be gone! The big old dog wants to play. Can the little boy make him go away?
Dog be gone! The big old dog wants to play. Can the little boy make him go away?
Dog be gone! The big old dog wants to play. Can the little boy make him go away?
"Go away, dog, " the little boy says. "I don't like dogs." But the dog does not go away. Instead, it brings the boy a stick and wants to run races. Will an afternoon's play change the boy's mind?