Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Drawn from the real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through the Tennessee-based Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Homecoming Tales entertains, teaches, and inspires any young reader who loves animals.
Each chapter in Homecoming Tales introduces kids to a beloved dog with fun facts and the story of how this canine companion found a home. Special boxes throughout the book include information on how to care for aging pets, ideas for helping an animal with special needs, and ways kids can get involved with their local animal shelter or rescue.
Homecoming Tales is a great gift for any middle grade reader who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, Homecoming Tales is also a helpful read for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog.
Homecoming Tales offers kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love. Complete with illustrated line drawings, full-color photos, and lots of fun information about adopting and owning pets, Homecoming Tales will delight your young animal lover again and again.
Synopsis
These real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will delight any young animal lover.
In this lighthearted, easy-to-read nonfiction chapter book, you'll find
- the true stories of how fifteen dogs found a home
- doggy stats and fun facts
- recipes for your own canine friend
- information on adopting and owning pets, caring for aging animals, ideas for helping a pet with special needs, and ways kids can get involved with their local animal shelter or rescue
- illustrated line drawings of each featured dog and a full-color photo insert
Homecoming Tales is a great gift for any 8 to 12-year-old who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, this educational book is also a helpful read for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog.
The stories of sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friends offer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love.
Synopsis
These real-life stories of senior dogs who found forever homes through Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will delight any young animal lover. TheHomecoming Tales of sweet, sassy, and sometimes hilarious old friends offer kids a unique reminder that no one is too old to give or receive love.
Meet Mack, Dog Bowl contestant and social media star; Marco, a scary tough dog--until someone gave him a second chance; Shaq, a gentle giant who is learning to leave his fears behind; Prince, a laid back dude who doesn't let being blind steal his sunshine; and JuneBug, a spunky sweetheart who just wants to cuddle and keep you safe from the vacuum cleaner. Each chapter in Homecoming Tales focuses on one canine companion from the Tennessee-based dog rescue, with fun facts about his or her breed, stories of silly antics, and the meaningful tale of how this canine companion found a forever family. This delightful middle grade book entertains, teaches, and inspires and will be a new favorite for fans of A Dog's Purpose and the Puppy Tales series.
In this lighthearted, easy-to-read nonfiction chapter book, you'll find
- the true stories of how 15 dogs found a loving home
- line drawing illustrations of each featured dog and a full-color photo insert
- doggy stats, fun facts, and recipes for your own canine friend
- information on adopting and owning pets, caring for aging animals, ideas for helping a pet with special needs, and ways kids can get involved with their local animal shelter or rescue
Homecoming Tales is a great gift for any eight to twelve-year-old who loves animals, enjoys volunteer work, or simply appreciates heartwarming stories. With information about care for older dogs, this educational book is also a helpful read for families who are interested in adopting a senior dog.