About the Book and Author / Illustrator
This picture book is perfect for young readers who love looking after animals. The gentle story is illustrated with detailed pictures with a nostalgic quality.
Madeline Finn has a brand new puppy and lots of responsibilities. She has to walk Star, and feed him, and make sure he has a safe place to sleep. But, she learns, the most important thing is love.
Madeline Finn is determined to help the shelter dogs. But can she find a way to make each one of them feel special?
With the help of some friends and a few good books, she just may discover that even small people can make a big difference.
Lisa Papp is an American author and illustrator whose love of dogs shines through in the Madeline Finn stories.
Book Review
Madeline is a very kind little girl who obviously cares a lot about animals like me
I loved reading this book and I liked how Madeline helped look after the sad animals at the animal shelter.
It was a very kind story about a little girl who loves animals and gets all her family and friends to help cheer the animals up.
Madeline is a very kind little girl who obviously cares a lot about animals like me.
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Reviewer Profile
- Name: Edith
- Age: 5 years
- Likes: swimming, Lego and outdoor play
- Dislikes: the dark and loud noises
- Favourite Book: The Kitchen Disco by Clare Foges
- Favourite Song: Miss Polly had a Dolly
- Favourite Film: Spiderman
