Age range 5 to 9

Birthdays are the best days for wishes, and on this birthday, Abigail wished for a pet: a Dogwood tree she names Fido. Fido is the perfect pet because he keeps Abigail cool during the day, listens when she tells him to stay, and even gives her air to breathe!

But not everyone thinks Fido is the perfect pet, and sometimes having fun with Fido is hard. Especially once he starts growing up. But in the end, Abigail proves that a tree can be everyone’s best friend!

‘Takes tree-hugging - and standing up for yourself - to a new level.’ - Kirkus Reviews