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From Barnes & NobleSometimes little girls get lonely. When Daisy's dad saw that his favorite person had fallen into a funk, he knew exactly what to do: Introduce her to her new full-legged companion, a lovable French bull dog named Josephine. With the aid of Julia Kuo's endearing illustrations, former Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert has made a smooth, winning transition to being a children's book author. School Library Journal12/01/2013 PreS-Gr 2Young Daisy travels the world with her father, a famous performer, and her teacher, Mrs. Minniear. Although she is loved, Daisy feels friendless and shy, and, to relieve her loneliness, her dad gives her a French bulldog puppy. Appearing ordinary at first glance, Josephine does not act like an average dog.



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Melissa Gilbert

Melissa Gilbert starred as Laura Ingalls on the hit television show Little House on the Prairie. Post-Little House, Gilbert appeared in numerous Lifetime movies and recently served as president of the Screen Actors Guild for two terms. She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Children's Hospice and and Palliative Care Coalition, where she works directly with chronically and terminally ill children to provide them with care and comfort. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Bruce Boxleitner.



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