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Cathy Hapka - Author
Five pups have their own morning routines, then go to the park. When a raccoon takes their baseball, they join forces to get it back.
The Buddies are known for their adventure-filled days, and in this story readers will get to know the pups as each one gears up for a brand-new day. Budderball starts his out with a breakfast fit for a king (or puppy), Mudbud takes his morning mudbath, B-Dawg shoots some hoops, Buddha goes to his mediation garden, and Rosebud picks out a cute new outfit. Then it's time for them to have some fun in the park. But when they cross the path of a greedy raccoon who steals their baseball, they must work together to get it back.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceHow the book presents it: The shared effort is presented as the means by which the pups pursue their goal.
Talk about: What does each pup contribute to the effort?
The individual routines give each Buddy a distinct introduction before the shared park adventure brings them together.
Pay particular attention to Working together.
What do you think helps the pups move from doing their own activities to working together?
Invite your child to pick a favourite Buddy’s routine, then talk about what each pup might bring to a shared task.
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Meet the Buddies by Cathy Hapka | Open Library
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Checked: 1 October 2026.
Relevant to: Working together
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