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A sequel!!! I loved Wagnificent and leaped at a chance for more puns and more Thunder and more canine facts that I never knew! In this novel, Sage takes in a foster doggo for a friend and Thunder is not at best pleased with this intrusion into her territory. The two face off, but like most little dogs, Byron has a LARGE inner wolf who puffs himself up to be bigger than he is. I love how this novel captured small dog syndrome perfectly. I love that in addition to another dog to love, Sage and Thunder make a new human friend in Zia too.

What I loved most: the dogs, the puns and humor like snaccidents, the friendship between Zia and Sage, the inclusion of doggy norms vs dog to human norms, the information about the communication between dogs and dogs and dogs and humans, and that I learned about painted dogs and their sneezing (to signal they are ready to hunt), and dholes and their whistling and coyotes and their... poop.

I hope we get to have more adventures of Sage and Thunder as they make me smile.

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Thank you to @Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and @NetGalley for the ARC. I loved the first book in this series and the second was just as good. A new dog has come to stay and poor Thunder has to share his friend Sage. Listening and seeing Thunder point a view is the best, he is so cute. A must for my school Library.

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This was an advanced reader copy I received in exchange for my honest review. This graphic novel was soooo cute! As a dog-lover, this warmed my heart and even gave me valuable insight into my pup's language and perspective. This installment was the second in a new series (now I have to check out book 1!) and as a reader, I was able to jump right in. Thunder is loveable and sweet; she just made me gush over how she handled the adversity of "a new dog in the den." I thought the illustration style was beautiful and engaging. The storyline provided a solid story arc that came to a satisfying resolution. I especially liked the chapter dividers where Thunder detailed her rules for navigating the human world vs. dog world. It was so cute overall, and I really look forward to catching up in the series as well as looking out for future works.

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A cute story about a dog finding a forever home and finding love. Thunder learns how to accept a new dog in the pack. Kids will enjoy the illustrations and the story.

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I loved the first Wagnificent book. I made sure to get a copy for our library when it came out. It is just a fun book.

So, I was super excited to continue the journey with Thunder aka "Thunderpaws". I love how the author points out that every person Thunder sees is a "new friend". This book is about meeting new friends. Whether they are dogs or humans.

Worry wind cracked me up. My dogs love snaccidents too. Love the "wagometer". There are so many cute pictures and words.

I enjoyed reading the "More InFURmation" section. It is a great way to understand how dogs communicate with eachother and with humans. I agree it is like they have to learn two languages and ways to act.

I will be adding this to our library when it is published!!! Thanks

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