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Love Finds a Way

By Vern Kousky
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Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection. Determined to keep it—and them—away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus.... Read More
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For fans of Love is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug comes a sweet story about an endearing worrywart, his new guard dog, and the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond!

For fans of Love is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug comes a sweet story about an endearing worrywart, his new guard dog, and the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond!

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Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection. Determined to keep it—and them—away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus.

Brutus quickly learns to growl and bark and chase. He becomes a very good guard dog. So, Oscar gives him a friendly scratch. Then a tasty treat. And soon, growling and barking and chasing aren't Brutus's only jobs. There's also fetching sticks... and keeping Oscar company...

And maybe even teaching Oscar a thing or two about love.

From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, Love Finds a Way is a joyous and heartwarming reminder that sometimes all you need is a little love.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250334756

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Roaring Brook Press

Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Vern Kousky

About the Author

Vern Kousky lives outside of Philadelphia, PA, where he spends his days walking in the woods, tending to his plants, and trying his best to befriend the neighborhood squirrels. He is the author-illustrator of I See You, Sad Bear, the Harold the Bear books, Milo Is Missing Something, and Lawrence: The Bunny Who Wanted to Be Naked. He is also the creator of The Blue Songbird and Otto the Owl Who Loved Poetry. vernkousky.com @vernkousky

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