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Lonely and desperately missing her mother, seven-year-old Alma decides to rescue a dog as a surprise for Mami's return. At the same time, a scared pup named Lulu is rescued by volunteers from the side of the highway, and is eagerly awaiting a place to call home. This sweet story shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other. Full color.
About the author
Maria Gianferrari is the author of several picture books. She lives in northern Virginia with her scientist husband, her artist daughter, and their dog, Becca. Find out more about her at mariagianferrari.com.
Luisa Uribe is an illustrator living in Bogotá, Colombia. She holds a graphic design degree from the National University of Colombia and an MA in art and design from Loughborough University. Find out more about her at luisauribe.com.
Summary
This sweet story about a girl named Alma and a stray dog named Lulu shows how a girl and a dog can rescue each other.
Lulu’s ears flap in the wind
as the rescue truck rolls into the lot.
Lulu’s tail thumps—
Everything smells . . . new.
Lulu sleeps under the moon, drinking from mud puddles and is covered in ticks until she is rescued. She waits for the Operation Rescue Dog truck, scared and uncertain.
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.
