Lucky Dogs

Written & illustrated by Joowon Oh

A girl fosters dogs, hoping to find them forever homes. Can she help a special-needs pup?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 90 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Ruth and her mom can't adopt, but they can foster. Enter Ginger, Daisy, and Cody, a special-needs dog with injured legs. As Ruth opens her heart to these dogs, she learns about compassion and courage. Can she help Cody find his forever home? Each new furry friend brings a lesson in joy and bravery, challenging Ruth to overcome her own worries. 'Lucky Dogs' is a heartwarming tale of love, selflessness, and the search for belonging, where every goodbye is bittersweet and every hello is a new beginning.

From the publisher

From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Joowon Oh comes a poignant picture book about the special bonds between a girl and her foster dogs, with heartwarming messages of compassion, selflessness, and finding a home–in each other. One day, Ruth and her mom are in the park and see a pet adoption fair. Ruth is drawn to a cute little dog, but they are moving soon and can’t adopt. However, they can foster for a couple of months, and that’s how they wind up with Ginger. Then Daisy. Then Cody, a special-needs dog with injured hind legs. Can Ruth help Cody find his forever home? Lucky Dogs is a vibrant and charming story about three adorable dogs down on their luck and a girl with a big heart who wants to save them. Each hello is a delight as these furry friends teach our young heroine how to overcome her worries and be joyful, curious, and brave.

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