Daisy and Josephine

(Hardback)

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New York Times bestselling author Melissa Gilbert makes her picture book debut with this fetching story about a shy little girl and her spunky dog, Josephine!

Everyone has a favorite person, and Daddy is Daisys. But when the two of them are on the road for Daddys work, Daisy sometimes feels lonely. She is very shy and wishes she had a friend. So Daddy gets Daisy a surprise: a funny-looking puppy named Josephine. They make quite a pairDaisy with her overbite and Josephine with her underbite. Will Daisys rambunctious new friend help bring her out of her shell

This charming story of an unlikely friendship, based on actress and New York Times bestselling author Melissa Gilberts own childhood and her very own French bull dog named Josephine is one that everyone can relate to.

Im so excited to share the story of Daisy and Josephine, Melissa says. I hope it will inspire children to be brave, to sing, and to always shine brightly!

Author Bio

Melissa Gilbert starred as Laura Ingalls Wilder on the hit NBC television showLittle House on the Prairie. She has starred in numerous movies and plays and served two terms as president of the Screen Actors Guild. She is the author ofPrairie Tale,Daisy and Josephine,My Prairie Cookbook, andBack to the Prairie. She resides in the Catskills and New York City with her husband, Timothy Busfield.

Julia Kuo is the creator of20 Ways to Draw a Cat and 44 Other Awesome Animalsas well as the charming board bookEveryone Eats. Julia also created the cover and interior artwork for Newbery Medalwinning author Cynthia KadohatasThe Thing About LuckandPlace to BelongandNew York Timesbestselling author Jenny HansClara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream. She lives in Chicago. Find out more online at JuliaKuo.com.