Review by Kirkus Book Review
A boy finds a new friend, and a shelter dog finds a loving family. Frankie is a little boy with a sweet kitty and a kind father. After blowing kisses to their affectionate cat, Frankie and Papa are ready to cruise down to the animal shelter to find another pet to add to the family. The animal shelter has dogs of all breeds and sizes, each with a name and backstory that indicates the type of home that would be best for them. Frankie and Papa meet a few dogs. One is too eager, another's too shy, and a few are two yippy, but there's a playful black, white, and brown mutt that's just right. The father and son duo choose this sweetheart named Doggie, who seems to be a perfect match for Frankie, giving sloppy kisses and clearly ready for snuggling. Doggie is happy to leave the shelter and explore the world with her new family, even getting a ride home in Frankie's stroller. At home, Kitty is none too happy about this new member of the family, but Frankie carefully introduces the two and makes sure everyone gets along. Papa's cuddlesome storytime brings everyone together for a precious ending that's sure to deliver all the warm and fuzzy feels. Huntington's gentle illustrations depict Frankie and Papa as Black and the shelter worker as White. (This book was reviewed digitally.) Cute alert! (Picture book. 2-5) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
