<p><strong><em>Candace’s Playful Puppy</em></strong><strong> is for every boy or girl who has ever wanted a dog and every parent who knows the responsibility that goes along with caring for a new pet. Written by <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author and actress Candace Cameron Bure, laugh along with this story of a little girl who visits a pet shelter to adopt a cuddly new dog and comes home with a rambunctious pup instead.</strong></p><p><em>Candace’s Playful Puppy </em>is a picture book for ages 4 to 8 that teaches kids:</p><ul><li>How to be faithful to your commitments</li><li>To never give up when you face a tough situation</li><li>That patience is a skill that takes a lot of practice and hard work</li></ul><p>When Candace’s new pup, Freckles, doesn’t pay attention to her instructions, Candace’s patience is tested and her excitement over the new pet quickly fades. Freckles escapes … but ends up making a muddy return. Candace realizes that b