Definitely we can always find Marley in trouble but he is always fun-loving too and it is my opinion this book has a hidden messages. While Marley is bad and gets into trouble repeatedly, his family still loves him and wants him around. A great early reader with some slight suspense and anticipation. An awesome opening for the [b:Marley's Storybook Treasury: Marley's Big Adventure; Strike Three, Marley!, Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin; Snow Dog Marley; Thanks, Mom and Dad!; Marley: Messy Dog|12973123|Marley's Storybook Treasury Marley's Big Adventure; Strike Three, Marley!, Marley and the Runaway Pumpkin; Snow Dog Marley; Thanks, Mom and Dad!; Marley Messy Dog|John Grogan|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1344723320s/12973123.jpg|18131573].