Sophie, the small but determined would-be farmer of Sophie's Snail and Sophie's Tom, is back in this delightful sequel. As Sophie's sixth birthday approaches, Sophie thinks she's old enough for a puppy--but will her parents say she's old enough? Black-and-white illustrations.Sophie, the small but determined would-be farmer of Sophie's Snail and Sophie's Tom, is back in this delightful sequel. As Sophie's sixth birthday approaches, Sophie thinks she's old enough for a puppy--but will her parents say she's old enough? Black-and-white illustrations.