It’s a special day! Madeline Finn is taking Bonnie and Star to the Blessing of the Animals. When they arrive, they see dogs and cats. There’s even a goat! Madeline watches closely as the Reverend Mary Alice spends time with every animal, giving each one their very own blessing. "How do you know what to say?" Madeline wants to know. "Everyone has a blessing inside," Reverend Mary explains. "A special gift to share with the world."
When Madeline receives a blessing all her own, she has a new mission: finding the blessings in others. Surely, the furry and feathery residents at her local animal shelter have lots of special gifts to share. They just need someone to believe in them — someone to set those blessings free. The author of Madeline Finn and the Library Dog tells another sweet story of the special role animals play in our lives and of the importance of animal rescue.
"At the shelter, Madeline Finn slowly warms up to seeing the gifts inside each animal, and she tags each cage with a homemade sign shaped like a leaf that highlights it: 'I like to hear stories.' 'I have a lot of LOVE to give.' 'We will make you smile.' Seeing her daughter’s project, Madeline Finn’s mother gives her a hug and a leaf of her own: 'You’re my little blessing'.... Another solid series entry that will have readers looking for the gifts in others." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Lisa Papp |
Illustrator | Lisa Papp |
ISBN | 1682634868 |
Publication Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
Publisher | Peachtree |
Language | English |