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Come along on a small dog’s journey, from surviving in a vast city to finding a loving home.
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About the Book
In simple, poetic language, with captivating art that portrays the challenges of a huge city, Cookie’s Fortune depicts a stray dog as she searches for food, shelter, and comfort. Compelling and age appropriate, this adorable stray’s quest will engage animal-loving children, their parents, teachers, and librarians with its message of hope and compassion.
The story is based on the author’s own adoption of a dog she saved from a subway station. The final page is filled with information for parents and other adults who want to learn more about the subject.
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“Little dog lost—and found … The text tells a story, painting wrenching scenes … and affirming ones … (illustrator Nancy Lane) has a sure hand at conveying a dog's look—the drape of a paw, a wary or trusting tilt to the head—and keeps the cityscape more fascinating than nightmarish. Moving in all the right ways, which include the optimism of a happy ending.”
In spare, lyrical text and touching illustrations this small book takes us on a journey into compassion. May every lost little dog be blessed with Cookie’s fortune, and may you and I be part of that blessing.
Lynda Barber's poignant story and Nancy Lane's affecting illustrations make you want to run right out and rescue a dog for the sheer joy it brings to both of you.
Just what every young reader needs - a hero who is cute as a button, scrappy, sniffy, stinky, and looking for love! Lynda Barber's story, filled with perfect read-aloud repetitions, does Cookie proud.
