Joe has birthday money to spend, and decides a cute dog he’s seen in a pet shop window is the perfect purchase.For some reason, though, the pet shop owner is determined not to sell that particular dog … This wonderful story was written by Carnegie award-winning author David Almond, and brought to life with the illustrations of Ayesha Lopez. Collins Big Cat Progress books are specifically designed for children at Key Stage 2 who have a Key Stage 1 reading level, giving them age-appropriate texts that they can read, building their confidence and fostering positive attitudes towards reading. Text type: A humorous storyCurriculum links: CitizenshipThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.