In the third book starring this endearing canine odd couple, Mister Bud is sentenced to a day of wearing a pet Elizabethan collar after a night of chewing and licking at a spot on his back. At first jealous of the attention Mister Bud receives for his infirmity, Zorro quickly loses interest in trying to help remove the cone and instead exploits his housemate’s limitations with nonstop teasing and mischief. When Mister Bud accidentally breaks a lamp, Zorro is beside himself with excited anticipation of the scolding that will ensue. To his dismay, their owner instead sympathizes with the beleaguered dog and — to add insult to injury — gives Mister Bud a special treat. Always generous, cone-free Mister Bud shares his biscuit, and normalcy resumes, at least momentarily. That night, Zorro is the one awake with an itch. The distinctive personalities of these canine buddies are expressed vividly through text and illustrations, from Mister Bud’s gentle kindness to hyper Zorro’s short attention span. (Ages 3–7)

In this next addition to an adventure Booklist called “a treat for dog lovers young and old,” canine pals Mister Bud and Zorro encounter…the cone.

Mister Bud and Zorro learned how to get along in Say Hello to Zorro! They made it through Zorro’s new wardrobe in Zorro Gets an Outfit. But how will they handle Mister Bud’s latest predicament? Because he has to wear...the cone.

Carter Goodrich, who is “brilliant at depicting doggy emotions” (School Library Journal), cleverly portrays this relatable tale of misplaced shame and the love that surpasses it.