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Fourth grader Annie Rossi’s got lots of great ideas: how to be a Model Citizen, how to be a (fake) Yankees fan, and how to teach her professor dad how to race on a bicycle! Her four-legged best friend, Leo, completely agrees.
Ages 9+
Pages 153
Publisher Candlewick Press
Last Offered May 2025
Awards
School Library Journal Starred Review

Average Rating

126 Reviews

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Perfect for a night of reading

Review by Ariel

This book is perfect for newer readers with a short, simple story. Leo and Annie are very lovable and cute. Perfect for a night of reading!

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Letters to Leo

Video review by Isabelle

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Letters to Leo

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Good

Review by pandabear8

I liked it

Jun 04, 2023 07:13 PM
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Great Book!

Review by Pup

I’ve read this book at least five times. It’s about a girl who writes letters to her dog. Very sweet and heartwarming.

Feb 03, 2022 11:06 AM
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Horrible

Review by Mack10

The character is sooooooo selfish. I could barely finish this book.

Nov 16, 2021 02:57 PM
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its ok

Review by ShadowOfTheWoods12

tut tut

Aug 06, 2021 10:49 AM
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Thumbs up!

Review by CurlyBella

The book was good. I enjoyed reading about the letters the girl writes to her dog.

Apr 02, 2021 08:46 PM

Parent Guide

10-year-old Annie Rossi is having a tough year in fourth grade. Her mother has passed away, her father isn’t too happy about their new puppy, her new teacher is very serious, her best friend is moving to New Jersey, and she keeps getting paired with annoying Edward for school projects. But Annie also discovers a love of writing and poetry and a stronger connection with her father. In a series of poignant, illustrated letters to her puppy Leo, Annie works through challenges both large and small and ends up having a great year.
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