Dogs, New Experiences, Social Skills 

Poodlena is a star. Every day she powders and pinks herself to perfection. She is one amazing pink poodle. And every day she parades through the park, keeping clean, keeping perfect. But one day, after a lot of heavy rain, poor Poodlena is knocked right off the path by another dog, and after falling into some increadable mud, she is, well, a new dog. She never knew playing could be so much fun! Now Poodlena still primps and pinks herself close to perfect... but always saves time for playing with friends too. Reviews "Witty." Publishers Weekly "Large illustrations done in gouache in bubble-gum shades complement the rhyming text, illustrating the follies of the spoiled pink poodle. An amusing edition." --School Library Journal "Kids will have a laugh over how [Poodlena] loves being tweezed and teased to a fare-thee-well, which the spreads and vignettes capture quite delightfully." Booklist "It's a cute story, enhanced by [E. B.] McHenry's clever rhymes and wonderfuly comic illustrations." San Francison Chronicle "This charming picture book with rhyming verse tells the story of Poodlena Pompadour. . . McHenry's stylish illustrations delight the eye with a timeless, retro quality." The Bark An Amazon "Editor's Pick" for Best Book of the Year, ranked #5 out of 10 on the picture book list. About the Author/Illustrator E.B. McHenry's charming art makes a powerful debut in this story about finding the right balance in life. She is a graphic designer living near Oakland, California. - from Amzon