Lucky Dogs: A Story About Fostering Pups
By (Author) Joowon Oh
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
13th August 2024
26th April 2024
United States
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Dogs
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
813.6
Hardback
32
Width 239mm, Height 285mm, Spine 13mm
466g
From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Joowon Oh comes a poignant picture book about the special bonds between a girl and her foster dogs, with heartwarming messages of compassion, selflessness, and finding a home-in each other. One day, Ruth and her mom are in the park and see a pet adoption fair. Ruth is drawn to a cute little dog, but they are moving soon and can't adopt. However, they can foster for a couple of months, and that's how they wind up with Ginger. Then Daisy. Then Cody, a special-needs dog with injured hind legs. Can Ruth help Cody find his forever home Lucky Dogs is a vibrant and charming story about three adorable dogs down on their luck and a girl with a big heart who wants to save them. Each hello is a delight as these furry friends teach our young heroine how to overcome her worries and be joyful, curious, and brave.
"A gentle, affirming story of a child relying on a love of animals to cope with complicated feelings... A light, encouraging introduction to pup-fostering." --Kirkus Reviews
Joowon Oh earned her BFA in illustration at the School of Visual Arts and graduated from SVA's MFA Illustration as Visual Essay program. Her debut picture book was Our Favorite Day. Joowon divides her time between Korea and the U.S. www.joowonoh.com