Operation Rescue Dog
Told from two points of view as Alma and her rescue pup, Lulu, journey to meet each other.
Published by Little Bee Books and illustrated by Luisa Uribe (September 2018).
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Reviews
“Alma and her abuela get a rescue dog as a surprise for her mother’s return from Iraq. … A very accessible story that will strike a chord with pet lovers and military families.” –Kirkus
“In this lyrical dual narrative, acclaimed local author Maria Gianferrari explores the perspectives of a lonely girl named Alma and a stray dog, Lulu. … Luisa Uribe’s expressive art perfectly complements this tender story, and youngsters will love searching out all the different dogs and their new human friends in the illustrations and end pages. An author’s note describes the important, humane work of rescue operations.”–Washington Parent
“Alma misses her Mami, who is far away in Iraq. Alma wears Mami’s scarf around her like a hug. She wonders: Can a dog feel like a hug? In this heartwarming and moving picture book, a lonely child and a lonely dog come together and find warmth, companionship, and love in each other.”–CBC Children’s Book Council