[I received an electronic review copy of this book from Netgalley and Peachtree Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
Summary
Madeline Finn is back after her adventures in Madeline Finn and the Library Dog where she practiced her reading with a dog named Bonnie at the library. Now Madeline is ready for a puppy of her own – one of Bonnie’s! When Madeline picks out her puppy, she asks Mrs. Dimple how she chose Bonnie. Turns out, Bonnie came from a shelter. Mrs. Dimple and Madeline’s mom tell her about animal shelters and take her to visit one.
Madeline feels sad for the shelter animals who can’t play outside and don’t have someone who says they love them every day like her puppy, Star, does. They also don’t have anyone to read to them. So Madeline collects supplies for the shelter and invites others to join her for a reading day there. But what will she do if no one else comes?
Review
The perfection of Madeline Finn and the Library Dog is repeated here in Madeline’s second book. The illustrations are soft and sweet; you want to scoop up the animals for a snuggle. Madeline’s love and compassion for the animals is evident, even in the tightly written text of the story. And Madeline continues to put books and dogs – and other animals – together for a winning combination.
If this is your first introduction to Madeline Finn, run out and scoop up both of these books. You won’t regret it! And if you loved book one as much as I did, you’ll want to pick up Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog asap! Highly recommend.