Forever Home

A heart-tugging story about an abandoned dog who is looking for a forever home -- and a boy who finds him! A Kirkus 2022 Best Picture Books of the Year ★ “An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging." – Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “This sweet and touching story will prove a worthy addition to any collection.” – School Library Journal, starred review There is a dog that no one wants. Abandoned and afraid, he must use his wits to survive the city’s streets. Sadly, no one comes for him. Meanwhile, not far away, there is a boy who wants a dog more than anything in the world. But his room is a mess. He needs to help more around the house. And his parents tell him he must learn to be more responsible. Little does the boy know, there is a dog nearby longing for a forever home and someone to love him. And that dog has his eye on our boy! Henry Cole masterfully weaves together two tender storylines that result in a hearttugging wordless picture book that celebrates love, kindness, and compassion for animals. Product Details • Format: Hardcover, Jacketed, Picture • ISBN: 9781338784046 • Page Count: 48 • Trim Size: 10-3⁄4 x 9-5⁄8 • Pub Date: August 2022 • Fiction / Nonfiction: Fiction • Ages: 4 - 8 • Grades: Pre-K - 3 • Imprint: Scholastic Press • Subjects: Animal Rescue and Adoption, Creativity and Imagination, Kindness and Compassion, Loneliness, Lost and Found, Love, Pets, Responsibility • Language: English • Return Restrictions: Non-Strippable