"Would you like to be my friend?" asks Oscar. In his search for someone to play with, lonely puppy Oscar wanders through the nearby park until he finds himself at a petting zoo. You will be surprised at who he meets there! Beatrice Majthenyi Mercuriano and her husband are the proud parents of three girls and one miniature poodle. Upon graduating from the University of Toronto, Beatrice spent time substitute teaching, as well as many years teaching dance to students of all ages. She enjoys interacting with others . . . and walking her dog!