Lucy, a golden retriever puppy, loves her family, taking walks, slippers, her squashy ball, and most of all, dinner. When the neighborhood cat ruins a table covered with food for a special party and then disappears, Lucy's family blames her. Lucy can't help but wonder: Will her family ever love her again? Children will see themselves reflected in the heartwarming and humorous tale of a dog learning to find her place in a family. The soft, realistic illustrations and simple story will help children with reading readiness and early literacy.