How does an old woman who has outlived all her friends keep from being lonely? By naming the things in her life she knows she will never outlive--like her house, Franklin, and her bed, Roxanne. When a shy brown puppy appears at her front gate, the old woman won't name it, because...
An old woman discovers an abandoned puppy that she is afraid to name--or to even love. This moving story features Gary Larson-esque (The Far Side) visuals that will appeal to adults as well as kids. Full-color illustrations.