- winner of the 2017 children's choice book of the year
- a parent's Choice recommended book
- translated into 23 languages
Madeline finn and the library dog
I'm Madeline Finn
Madeline finn and the shelter dog
Peachtree Publishing Co
A 2019 Parents' Choice Recommended Book
This book is inspired by the real "Mr. Chips", who was rescued from a shelter and now spends his life helping children. And by Trudy Debolt and her WAGS Readers who donate their time and love reading to shelter animals and making their world a better place until they find their Forever Homes. Thank you!!
Available March 1, 2019
"Mom, does anyone tell the shelter dogs they love them?"
"they all need homes?" I ask.
I make a few mistakes, but he doesn't mind.
"I love you, star."
I think they like it. even the cats around the corner are listening.
madeline finn and the therapy dog
Peachtree Publishing Company fall 2020
In this book i hope to honor the power therapy dogs and the power of books
Madeline Finn wants Star to become a therapy dog, just like Bonnie. But when they visit the nursing home where Star will take his tests, Madeline Finn finds a new challenge - the man in the corner who never smiles.Madeline Finn must remember what the dogs already know...the magic of accepting someone exactly as they are. Just like Bonnie did for her.
Madeline Finn and the therapy dog
Available September 1, 2020
"You can do it, Star!"
"You're going to make a great therapy dog- just like Bonnie."
"What about Mr. Humphrey?"
"Give him time," Mom says.
Madeline Finn sketch
When Bonnie sees me with a book, she comes right over.
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