Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog

This book is adorable! My students have already read and loved “Madeline Finn and the Library Dog,” so I knew they were going to love another story involving Madeline. Papp has the same style with adorable illustrations and the perfectly small amount of words on each page. This story not only tells a precious story of a girl finding a dog, but served as the perfect opportunity for my students to learn how to care for the world around them through volunteering with animals. We had some wonderful conversations centered around this book and I am sharing it with my colleagues as well. Five stars!

We love Madeline Finn and were very excited to see another book with her. The shelter dog aspect was great and pulled at heart strings we all have. As a teacher in a school filed with animal advocates, I can see this book having a huge impact. The power of children and their ideas is ever present in this book and I love that.

This was a very heartwarming book about Madeline wanting to help the animals in the shelter by donating towels and blankets so they will be more comfortable and having children read to them to make them less lonely.

I loved this story and read it to my 5 year old grandson. He is learning to read and fights it somewhat but he loved the idea of reading to his dog. I asked him what he liked about the story and he said he liked that the animals didn't have to be lonely. I think it will encourage him to read to his dog.

I will recommend this book to friends and co workers for their libraries. Thank you to Netgalley for a chance to read and review this book.

What an adorable book! Madeline wants a dog, and after ages of pleading, finally gets one. Her mother took her to a breeder who allowed Madeline to pick out the puppy she wanted (or rather find the puppy that picked out Madeline). Mrs. Dimple invited Madeline to visit the animal shelter with her where Madeline learned that not all pets are as lucky as her puppy, Star. Day after day, Madeline and her mother visit the shelter and Madeline learns how to rally the community to help with a cause. Papp's story and illustrations perfectly capture the love and power one small girl can have.

Thank you NetGalley and Peachtree Publishing for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.