Lucy Rescued

Written by Harriet Ziefert

A shelter dog struggles to adjust until a surprising friendship changes everything.

3.6 Goodreads · 223 ratings

40 pages· 556 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~280L

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Bookroo's summary

Lucy, a shelter dog, finds her new home challenging, her howls echoing her unease. Her young owner, determined to help, tries everything, even a dog psychologist. But the solution lies in an unexpected friendship with a stuffed toy. Can this bond help Lucy find her place in the family? Discover a heartwarming tale of patience, empathy, and the power of companionship.

From the publisher

Wha-ooo-ooo-roo! Lucy is having a little trouble adjusting to her new home. Droll illustrations pair with a charming and insightful text to offer a relatable portrait of what it’s like to get to know someone new, and to take on their concerns as if they were your own. Kids will recognize and feel empathy both for Lucy, a shelter dog who sometimes tries her adopter’s patience, and for the little girl who helps him become part of the family. Featuring kids’ enduring love for both dogs and stuffed animals, Harriet Ziefert and Barroux’s latest collaboration hits all the right-est and brightest notes in this simply wise and wisely simple doggy tale.

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