Punky Dunk and the Spotted Pup

When a spotted puppy arrives at the house, Punky Dunk the cat is none too pleased. He's been the baby's one and only, the center of all attention, and now this bouncy newcomer threatens everything. Written in bouncy rhyming verse, the story follows Punky as he tries every trick in the book to scare the pup away, only to discover that two furry friends are better than one. The gentle conflict and resolution will feel familiar to any child adjusting to a new sibling or playmate, while the vintage illustrations and old-fashioned cadence lend an unmistakable early-1900s charm. By the end, Punky, the pup, and the baby are all tumbling together in happy companionship, proving that love is not a zero-sum game.