Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty got their fractured-fairy-tale due in Dogerella and Sleeping Bootsie. Which princess is next to be puppy-fied? Rapunzel, of course! In this Step 3 send-up, a cocker spaniel named Pupunzel grows long golden fur when a witch takes her from her family and locks her in a tall tower. Will Pupunzel's mama and brothers and sisters ever be able to rescue her from the tower? Or does Pupunzel have some tricks up her fur?

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

MARIBETH BOELTS is the author of over twenty books for children, including the Step into Reading titles Dogerella and Sleeping Bootsie. She lives in Iowa along with her grown children, grandchildren, and several pets. You can visit her online at MaribethBoelts.com.
 
HOLLIE HIBBERT was born to be an artist. When she was growing up in Idaho, crayons, colored pencils, and markers were her most loyal companions. When she is not illustrating, Hollie loves to sing loudly in the car, play the piano, and go country dancing. She has a big soft spot for hound dogs, otters, and especially bears.