The Trouble with Tilly Trumble

By Lynn Manuel, Diane Greenseid (Illustrator)

A lonely collector finds unexpected companionship with a scruffy dog.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 37 ratings

32 pages· 1,274 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

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Tilly Trumble, a collector of worn-out chairs, seeks more than just furniture to fill her home. When a scruffy dog wanders in and refuses to leave, Tilly discovers a companion for her chair collecting, sausage eating, and star gazing. As they bond, Tilly learns about love, loyalty, and the art of arranging both furniture and friendships. Will this unexpected guest fill the void in her life, or is there more to this scruffy dog's story? Dog lovers will delight in this heartwarming tale of friendship and unexpected connections.

From the publisher

A sweet, read-aloud story of friendship for dog lovers everywhere.

In the grand tradition of Peggy Rathman’s Officer Buckle and Gloria and Kate DiCamillo’s Because of Winn Dixie comes this tale of the relationship between a lonely person and a homeless pet that offers laughs and sincere emotion without being overly sweet. Tilly Trumble collects chairs, but she’s stilllooking for the perfect four-legged, scruffy old thing to fill the space by the fire. When a scruffy dog arrives and doesn’t want to leave, Tilly finds the perfect companion for her chair collecting, sausage eating, and star gazing. Dog owners especially will find warm satisfaction in this story of a pooch who teaches his human friend a lesson in love, loyalty, and furniture arranging.

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