Madeline Finn and the Library Dog

Written by Lisa Papp

Part of the Madeline Finn series

A young girl struggles to read out loud in class and finds an unlikely friend to help her build confidence.

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32 pages· 642 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Madeline Finn struggles with reading and longs for a gold star from her teacher. But reading aloud is daunting until she meets Bonnie, a gentle library dog. With Bonnie's patient presence, Madeline discovers that it's okay to make mistakes and that reading can be enjoyable. As she learns to embrace her pace and keep trying, Madeline's confidence grows. Will she finally earn that coveted gold star? This heartwarming tale of friendship and perseverance is perfect for young readers seeking a boost in self-assurance.

From the publisher

Madeline Finn does NOT like to read. But she DOES want a gold star from her teacher. But, stars are for good readers. Stars are for understanding words, and for saying them out loud. Fortunately, Madeline Finn meets Bonnie, a library dog. Reading out loud to Bonnie isn’t so bad; when Madeline Finn gets stuck, Bonnie doesn’t mind. As it turns out, it’s fun to read when you’re not afraid of making mistakes. Bonnie teaches Madeline Finn that it’s okay to go slow. And to keep trying. With endearing illustrations, Lisa Papp brings an inspiring and comforting book to all new readers who just need a little confidence to overcome their fears.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 642
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD520L

Themes & topics

Books about the library Books about reading Books about mistakes Books about facing fears Books about dogs

What readers & critics say

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“Gorgeous illustrations to accompany this story of a little girl who struggles with reading despite her persistence. Encouraged by her teacher, mother and the librarian, she finally finds the perfect listener to practice on and gains the self-confidence she needs to get a coveted reading star. The story is sweet and beautiful and I love that Madeline discovers she loves to read in a very out of the box way!”

Marmee

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