We Can Readers: Buddy is a Puppy Raj discovers that owning a puppy is a lot of fun and a lot of work. Buddy is a puppy, and that means he does lots of puppy things! In this very simple 8-page reader, short sentences are paired with fun illustrations featuring an Indian-American character to get kids reading about Raj and his can-do-it mindset. Sample Text: Buddy is a puppy. He is messy. This book is part of the We Can Readers series from Brenda Ponnay. This book in the We Can Readers series is Guided Reading Level B. We Can Readers are very short, feature diverse characters, and are suitable for kids just learning to read.