Bub, everyone''s favorite pug, and his human, Bella, are back in their fourth Branches chapter book!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub''s human, Bella, is putting on a pet talent show! Bub can''t wait to wow the audience with his skateboarding stunts, not to mention his snazzy costume. But when dress rehearsal doesn''t go as planned, Bub finds that it''s up to him -- and his archenemy Duchess the cat -- to make things right. Can he and Duchess work together to make sure the show goes on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.