Bob's friend Max has a dog. Bob has a rock. Max's dog can do tricks. But so can Bob's rock! Can it do everything the dog does? This funny, minimalist story uses patterns, repetitions, and comparisons to create a satisfying read-aloud experience. "The controlled vocabulary and repetition make this picture book a good segue for fledgling readers."― Kirkus Reviews Ann Hassett and her husband, John, have written many books for children. Ann is the principal of an elementary school and John volunteers in local schools as an after school program mentor and visiting artist. They live in Maine. John Hassett and his wife, Ann, have written many books for children. John volunteers in local schools as an after school program mentor and visiting artist and Ann is the principal of an elementary school. They live in Maine.