A SMALL BROWN DOG WITH A WET PINK NOSE

Amelia wants a dog, needs a dog, and believes she simply cannot livewithout a small brown dog with a wet pink nose. But rather than begging orpleading, Amelia decides on a more creative tactic to convince her parentsthat she is ready for a dog. She adopts an imaginary dog named Bones.Bones goes everywhere with Amelia. He's a part of the family. So, when hegoes missing, it's only natural that they look for him. But what Ameliafinds at the end of her search is a real live small, brown dog. Fortunatelyfor Amelia, her parents are finally able to see what she does: that afour-legged furry friend is, in fact, just what the family needs.