A Stray Dog for Christmas: How Suzy Was Adopted
By (Author) Jack Jokinen
Illustrated by Wendy Tan
Sourcebooks, Inc
Sourcebooks Explore
3rd December 2024
3rd October 2024
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Dogs
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Celebrations, holidays, festivals and spec
Childrens / Teenage social topics: Environment, sustainability and green issues
636.700929
Hardback
40
Width 236mm, Height 236mm, Spine 11mm
371g
A true story about a stray dog who finds a family (and gets a name) just in time for Christmas. It's two weeks before Christmas, and a stray dog searches for shelter in the snow. Thankfully, the door of one house is slightly open, welcoming her inside. But what will happen after she walks in Will the humans send her back out into the cold Or will they let her stay Most importantly, will she find what she's truly looking for, a forever home With timeless themes of love and belonging, A Stray Dog for Christmas tells the true story of podcaster Jack Jokinen and the stray dog his family adopted and named Suzy. This sweet story is perfect for both children and adults, reminding readers of the joys of family and that Christmas miracles are still possible. Back matter on dog adoption included.
Jack Jokinen (Author) Jack Jokinen is a businessman, blogger, podcaster, and author. He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife, their two daughters, and their two dogs. After receiving global attention for adopting Suzy, Jack used his platform to spread awareness for animal adoption and positive change in the world. Wendy Tan (Illustrator) Wendy Tan is a Chinese-Malaysian children's book illustrator who has also been a storyboard and visual development artist in the Malaysian animation industry. She has a degree in Multimedia Design.