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Forever Home

A Dog and Boy Love Story
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In Forever Home by Henry Cole, a young girl named Willow moves to a new town and immediately bonds with a stray dog, whom she names Wags. While she faces challenges and changes in her new environment, Willow and Wags form a heartwarming friendship, all while they seek to win the hearts of Willow's family to give Wags a permanent home. This children's book beautifully captures themes of friendship, empathy, and the joy of finding a forever friend.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate heartwarming tales of friendship and adventure. It follows the journey of a young animal in search of a permanent, loving home, combining themes of resilience and kindness. Ideal for young readers who love nature and stories filled with hope.

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Told from two points of view, a boy who wants a dog more than anything and an abandoned dog looking for a forever home find each other in this wordless book.

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A heart-tugging story about an abandoned dog who is looking for a forever home -- and a boy who finds him!

A Kirkus 2022 Best Picture Books of the Year

★ "An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "This sweet and touching story will prove a worthy addition to any collection." - School Library Journal, starred review

There is a dog that no one wants. Abandoned and afraid, he must use his wits to survive the city's streets. Sadly, no one comes for him.

Meanwhile, not far away, there is a boy who wants a dog more than anything in the world. But his room is a mess. He needs to help more around the house. And his parents tell him he must learn to be more responsible. Little does the boy know, there is a dog nearby longing for a forever home and someone to love him. And that dog has his eye on our boy!

Henry Cole masterfully weaves together two tender storylines that result in a heart-tugging wordless picture book that celebrates love, kindness, and compassion for animals.

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Forever Home by Henry Cole has been highly praised for its touching, wordless narrative about a bond between a lonely dog and a child who wishes for a pet. The tale is celebrated for its expressive characters and meticulous ink artwork, highlighted by realistic details and a sense of nostalgia, drawing readers into the heartfelt journey without words. The accompanying images and the quiet story provide abundant emotional resonance, appreciated for evoking a tender connection through its visual storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338784046

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Henry Cole was an adored elementary-school science teacher for sixteen years. He has since illustrated over 150 popular books (some of which he has also authored), including his wordless Forever Home, award-winning picture book Unspoken, which was named an ALA Notable Children's Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book, and his book One Little Bag, which was also named an ALA Notable Book, and received three starred reviews. He lives in Florida. To find out more about Henry, go to henrycole.net.

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