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One Cool Friend2013 Caldecott Honor Book. From New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo and Caldecott Medal winning illustrator David Small, comes a cool tale about an unlikely friendship. On a spontaneous visit to the aquarium, straight laced and proper Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. When he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad was probably thinking of a toy penguin,
2013 Caldecott Honor Book. From New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo and Caldecott Medal winning illustrator David Small, comes a cool tale about an unlikely friendship. On a spontaneous visit to the aquarium, straight-laced and proper Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. When he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad was probably thinking of a toy penguin, not a real one... Clever illustrations and a wild surprise ending make this sly, silly tale a kid-pleaser from start to finish.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 01/10/2012
ISBN: 9780803734135
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.60h x 11.10w x 0.50d
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Golden Sower Award - Nominee
Award: Nevada Young Readers' Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Show Me Readers Award - Nominee
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 10/31/2011
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2011
Booklist 01/01/2012 pg. 122
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2012
School Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 83
Shelf Awareness 02/03/2012
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2012 pg. 64
School Library Journal 07/01/2012 pg. 46
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 22 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 148133 / One Cool Friend
Reading Level: 3.1 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5
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★★★★★ 5
Great for Puppies!
Color: Red
This toy has been a great purchase for my new puppy! He has so much fun playing with it and stays engaged for long periods. While it can move a little fast at first, the adjustable speed settings make it easy to customize. Overall, it’s a fantastic toy that keeps him active, entertained, and happy.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good for (non-destructive) small dogs
Color: Red
Bought for a small dog, would not recommend for a destructive chewer. After some initial hesitation this has become her favorite toy and keeps her entertained for a good while. The different settings provide some variety to how she can play with it. The battery only lasts about an hour, but it does charge quickly. As others have noted the string is garbage.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Cool gadget for you puppy!
Color: Red
Do you need a break sometime? Something that you puppy can play with for 20 or 30 minutes at a time? This is it! It goes around the place in random paths that will keep your puppy entertained and amusedZ. It not to loud and it lasts a long time and nothing has broken off form the rough play at all.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for small dogs with a big prey drive!
Color: Red
He loves it!! I have a small dog with a big prey drive and he goes absolutely crazy for this! A big plus for taking the boredom away, really perking up his mental attitude. It's also (at this moment) much cheaper than others that look very similar. Super easy to charge. My dog is a rescue and never learned to play with toys, has zero interest in stuffed toys and doesn't really understand play, but this isn't play to him: It's what he was born to do. He gives it a hearty Two Paws Up!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Our Yorkie Puppy Loves This Toy!!!
Color: Red
Warning: your pet may become completely obsessed
I’ve had this toy for about a year for my Yorkshire Terrier, Gia, and it’s easily the most successful toy purchase I’ve ever made. We even had to replace the first one after she loved it a little too much (chewed the string off), and have since bought more as gifts for friends’ pets. Great toy for small dogs (too fragile for bigger dogs) and active, young cats.)
What we love:
* Endless engagement: Gia ignores all her other toys and goes straight for this every time
* Interactive features: Subtle beeping + changing colored lights + unpredictable rolling patterns keep her hooked
* Energy burner: Perfect for indoor play on hardwood floors—she will chase it nonstop
* Rechargeable: Battery lasts several hours, even with frequent use
* Durability: Holds up well considering how rough she plays
Real-life note:
Gia will literally bring this toy to me to get me involved—and I have to limit her playtime because she won’t stop on her own.
Bottom line:
If you have a high-energy dog (or even a playful cat), this isn’t just a toy—it becomes their favorite activity… and possibly their entire personality.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026