My Furry Foster Family
What's This Book About
Eight-year-old Kaita Takano has one dog, a miniature dachshund named Ollie. But there’s never just one animal in the Takano house. Kaita and her family foster animals rescued by a local animal rescue group. They bring them to medical appointments, teach them manners and tricks, and help the animals find new homes. Kaita loves animals, but sometimes the zoo in her house gets out of control! It can be hard to say goodbye when the animals find forever homes, but Kaita is happy for them and excited to welcome a new foster animal to her family.
Reviews
The Creatives Behind the Book
Debbi Michiko Florence, a third generation Japanese American, is a former classroom teacher and zoo educator. Her debut chapter book series is Jasmine Toguchi (Farrar Straus Giroux/2017 and 2018). Jasmine Toguchi Mochi Queen was a Bank Street 2018 Best Children’s Books of the Year, on the 2018 Amelia Bloomer List, and the 2018 CBCC Choices List (Best of the Year). Mochi Queen, Jasmine Toguchi Drummer Girl, and Jasmine Toguchi Flamingo Keeper were Junior Library Guild selections. Debbi is also the author of the early chapter book series, Dorothy and Toto (Picture Window Books/2016). A native Californian, Debbi now lives in Connecticut with her husband, rescue dog, bunny, and two ducks. She loves to travel with her daughter and husband.
What Has Debbi Michiko Florence Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Debbi Michiko Florence know that you want to hear from them about their book.
What Has Melanie Demmer Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Melanie Demmer know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books From These Creatives
Similar Books to This Book
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781515846048
- Publication Date
- August 1, 2019
- Publisher
- Picture Window Books
- Original Publication Date
- August 1, 2019
- Page Count
- 72
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 5 - 7 years
Contribute to this page
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.