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Lucy Rescued (2012)

by Harriet Ziefert(Favorite Author)

3.53 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1609051874 (ISBN13: 9781609051877)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Blue Apple Books

review 1: This happened to be a book that was very timely for our family. Lucy's family adopted a dog who howled without ceasing; we got one who's too jumpy and mouthy. They found a solution in stuffed animal toys; ours seems to be in lots of training, snuggle time and exercise. I think it's a cute picture book that could be enjoyed by lots of people; not just those who have recently adopted dogs that required a bit more effort than expected. I do especially like that it shows how getting a new pet can be a big challenge!
review 2: Lucy Rescued by Harriet Ziefert is about a dog, named Lucy, rescued from the pound by a family. They realized something is wrong with the dog when she howls non-stop. Finally, the little girl figures out that all Lucy needed was some friends. ... moreWhen she let her have her not so favorite toys anymore, she was happy again. I love how all the pictures are bright and colorful. The pages are thick too, to prevent easy tearing. The paintings in the book by Barroux are great and age appropriate! My favorite part of the book was all "howls" written all over the pages, almost like its infesting their whole house. I thought it was funny and pretty clever how Ziefert thought of that.I think this book would be a great nominee for the 2013 Caldecott Medal because of the unique and multicolored pictures in the story, as well as the excellent picture presentation it presents to children. I think it tells a great story as well, not just to give your dogs toys, but to rescue dogs from the shelter especially when their time is almost up. Another reason I think it is a great nominee is because this book is appropriate for all ages, but more specifically 4 and up. The concept and meaning behind this book is to rescue animals from the shelter and not buy them from puppy mills or other places, this can be a great lesson taught to children. less

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