This is the first in a series of books aimed at helping you improve your Portuguese language skills through reading and listening to short stories. "The Baby and The Dog" is a touching story of baby and a dog who became best friends, but due to a tragic event they were separated from each other, eventually to be reunited again. The author reflects on how her family's life changed upon the arrival of the baby and a dog. As you read these stories in our series, you will improve your vocabulary and will be able to express yourself better in Portuguese. This book will be particularly useful for those who have difficulty expressing themselves in various situations in the Portuguese language. You will also learn words and phrases used in everyday language. As you listen to these stories, your comprehension of the Portuguese language will improve. Moreover you will get used to the sounds of the Portuguese Language.