The Dog Who Belonged to No One

By Amy Hest, Amy June Bates (Illustrator)

A lonely dog and a solitary girl find unexpected friendship in a bustling town.

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32 pages· 608 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling town, a small dog with crooked ears roams the streets, longing for companionship. Across town, Lia, a young girl, pedals her bicycle, delivering baked goods, equally yearning for a friend. As they navigate their solitary worlds, fate intervenes, bringing them together. Will this chance encounter fill the void in their hearts and forge an unbreakable bond? Discover how two lonely souls find belonging in each other in this heartwarming tale of friendship and hope.

From the publisher

A timeless tale of friendship by New York Times bestselling author Amy Hest. Once there was a small dog with crooked ears. He belonged to no one.And once there was a wisp of a girl named Lia. . . .The dog who belonged to no one spent his days quite alone. . . . He longed for a friend. No one takes notice of a small dog with crooked ears who doesn’t have a home. He explores the narrow streets and wide boulevards every day, while across town a little girl named Lia pedals on her bicycle alone, delivering breads and cakes. Both dream of finding a friend, until fate brings them together. With lyrical text by New York Times bestselling author Amy Hest and tender watercolors by illustrator Amy Bates, The Dog Who Belonged to No One introduces readers to two timeless characters who will touch hearts as they discover how they belong to each other.

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