This book really begins on the title page, as we see an endearing little pup gazing out of a cage. He is picked up by human hands and rides in a car, ending up in a new home (we know that because, the person attached to the arms we see in the illustration state that it’s Frankie’s home). But, there could be a problem…this place is already home to Nico, a dog that doesn’t like to share. Every time Frankie moves toward something (ball, bed, bone, etc.), Nico is there to lay claim. Frankie finally gives up and scrounges for items to call his own, until he hears his name and runs to a room loaded with Frankie’s new stuff. He is thrilled and wallows in his new possessions. Soon, Nico comes in, looks at Frankie’s frog and asks “Nico’s frog?” as Frankie looks askance. What will happen? Will Frankie share and Nico finally share? The story ends with the new housemates sharing happily sharing toys.

This is a lovely book with very few words, but does a wonderful job of conveying the story of two new doggy siblings and the notion of sharing. The reader will sympathize with Frankie as he looks for something to call his own as ‘big brother’ Nico continually shuts him down. The happy ending shows that sharing is the most fun for all. Highly recommended