Published by Little Hare Books

Summary:  Kingsley’s a bit of a free spirit, but he’s decided to own a human.  It’s a big responsibility, so he takes his time choosing.  One woman is too fast, another (hairdresser) doesn’t appreciate the hair Kingsley adds to her collection, and a third has too many “small human subordinates” (kids).  Then he meets a girl whom he finds intriguing.  She’s loud and a bit bossy, but Kingsley hangs around, observing some of her odd hobbies like reading and taking a bath on purpose.  Unsure, Kingsley takes a walk to consider his options.  The girl goes out looking for him, and when she finds him, tells him that she missed him and leads him back to her house.  Kingsley realizes he’s found a human who needs him…and that means he’s also found a home.  32 pages; ages 4-8.

Pros:  Kids will fall in love with the adorable and somewhat droll Kingsley, whose quest for a home reminded me of a Gen-Z’er’s search for the perfect job.  

Cons:  Despite the picture of a dog in a bun on his food truck, I thought Kingsley should have at least considered the hot dog man.