About this item
In this companion to the award-winning Madeline Finn and the Library Dog, Madeline Finn finds a way to help more dogs and read more stories. Madeline Finn asks her mother for a puppy every single day. Finally, Mom says yes, and Madeline Finn chooses Star, one of the puppies born to Mrs. Dimple's dog Bonnie. Then Mrs. Dimple tells Madeline Finn about animal shelters -- a place many other pets come from. After a visit to their local shelter, Madeline Finn has some questions. Does anyone play with the shelter dogs, or snuggle with them, or read to them? Questions lead to answers, and ideas, and soon Madeline Finn and her human and animal community discover that there are lots of ways for small people to make a big difference.Author-illustrator Lisa Papp offers a heartwarming exploration of life in an animal shelter in this inspiring and endearing book for young readers eager to help their communities.
About the Author
Lisa Papp was inspired by her local library's "Read-to-Dogs" program. "These former shelter dogs are now spending their lives helping children. It's a beautiful thing to watch." Many of the dogs featured in the book were once living a life on the streets or in shelters. Lisa spent the better part of a year following these wonderful dogs and their dedicated owners. "What a gift they are to our communities, I hope this story brings light to these beautiful programs." Madeline Finn and the Library Dog has raised money for local animal groups and Lisa hopes that will continue. "It's a privilege to share this book with children and share the stories of these wonderful therapy dog teams." Lisa Papp enjoys bringing characters to life, both in words and pictures. MADELINE FINN AND THE LIBRARY DOG, which she wrote and illustrated, won the 2017 Children's Choice Book of the Year Award, received a Parent's Choice Recommended Award, and has been translated into 22 languages. THE TOWN THAT FOOLED THE BRITISH - A WAR OF 1812 STORY, written by Lisa and illustrated by her husband, Robert, was a 2011 National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) Honor Winner, and a 2012 Storytelling Award Winner. To see more of her work, please visit LisaPapp.Com
