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Lucy Rescued
When Lucy is adopted from the local animal shelter, her new family thinks that they have chosen a perfect pet. And she is, right up to the minute she starts to howl, and howl, and howl some more. Treats, tricks, a soft red bed, lullabies, and even doggy therapy cannot stop her "Wah-ooo-ooo-roo!" It is the little girl figures out that Lucy needs a comfy friend (her own stuf...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
March 27th 2012
by Blue Apple Books
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Unfortunately, this is another book by Blue Apple Books that has the page numbers all messed up on the e-book edition (I've contacted the publisher multiple times and have heard no response) so it was impossible to read the book properly on my desktop the way you would a print edition (with pages 2-3 facing each other, pages 4-5 facing each other, etc.). As a result, the illustrations were all cut in half when we were trying to read this, so we had to gues...more
Unfortunately, this is another book by Blue Apple Books that has the page numbers all messed up on the e-book edition (I've contacted the publisher multiple times and have heard no response) so it was impossible to read the book properly on my desktop the way you would a print edition (with pages 2-3 facing each other, pages 4-5 facing each other, etc.). As a result, the illustrations were all cut in half when we were trying to read this, so we had to gues...more
This book would be a fine humane education tie-in with National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week or a similar classroom observance.
Lucy Rescued follows a puppy who is adopted from a shelter (discussing the mechanics of shelter adoption). When However, when Lucy comes home, she is so scared and lonely she beings to howl. And howl. She howls so much that Lucy's new family is unsure how to help her, despite trying numerous methods to help her calm down. Finally, Lucy's young owner tries giving the...more
Lucy Rescued follows a puppy who is adopted from a shelter (discussing the mechanics of shelter adoption). When However, when Lucy comes home, she is so scared and lonely she beings to howl. And howl. She howls so much that Lucy's new family is unsure how to help her, despite trying numerous methods to help her calm down. Finally, Lucy's young owner tries giving the...more
Lucy Rescued by Harriet Ziefert is about a dog, named Lucy, rescued from the pound by a family. They realized something is wrong with the dog when she howls non-stop. Finally, the little girl figures out that all Lucy needed was some friends. When she let her have her not so favorite toys anymore, she was happy again. I love how all the pictures are bright and colorful. The pages are thick too, to prevent easy tearing. The paintings in the book by Barroux are great and age appropriate! My favori...more
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My temptation whenever I review a children’s book that involves a dog in some way is to begin with a caveat that I am not a dog person. I’ve drawn from that well one too many times, though. At this point I think my I-am-not-a-dog-person credentials are well and truly established. However, it wasn’t until I read the utterly charming Lucy Rescued that I realized something. I am not a dog person but I am a new mom and it would appear that the buttons that are pushed by babies in distress can also b...more
Lucy Rescued was written by Harriet Ziefert and was illustrated by Barroux. I chose to read this book because I enjoyed the pictures and the story the pictures told. This book is about a dog named Lucy who was rescued from the pound by a family and brought home. Once the Lucy came home the family started experiencing troubles with the dog and were faced with the issue of taking the puppy back to the pound. However, once the little girl discovered that all Lucy was missing was friends she helped...more
A charming story about how a family rescues a dog. "Here is Lucy at the pound, where we found her. She needed to be rescued. Her time was almost up." The first page may need a bit of explaining. Also, do we still call animal shelters pounds? I feel that pound has gone the was of orphanages -- there are better words to use today. But maybe that's just my experience with pet rescue and adoption!
Anyway, Lucy has a tough time adjusting to life in a home until the little girl gives her a stuffed ani...more
Anyway, Lucy has a tough time adjusting to life in a home until the little girl gives her a stuffed ani...more
Lucy , a small white dog, is adopted from an animal shelter just in time. But adjusting to her new home and family is tough on her and her new family. Lucy can’t seem to stop howling; she howls all day and night. In this sweet, simply but beautifully illustrated story, we follow Lucy and her family on their journey to love, understanding and acceptance. This wonderful picture book is perfect for sharing with preschoolers who will be certain to ask you to read it to them again and again.
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Sharyn H.
A perfect picture book about adopting a dog from a shelter. Lucy is distressed when she arrives at her new home and howls "wah-ooo-ooo-roo" no matter how her new family tries to appease her. That is, until her little girl companion discovers how to make Lucy feel comfortable and happy. As a side note, my sister's rescue dog, who was a breeder in a puppy mill, also liked to care for stuffed animals--so this fiction is true and touching.
Cute, simple story. I loved what the solution would be. If I were a dog, that's probably what I would howl for! :-) 9 furry friends. Anyone think Lucy got a little spoiled? Oh well. She's a cute enough dog, how could one help it?
Not sure if I'd do this in a storytime, but a lap-read would work well.
Not sure if I'd do this in a storytime, but a lap-read would work well.
Simple story about a family that gets a dog from the pound. The dog isn't happy as it keeps howling all day and night. The girl in the family works to find a way to calm the dog so they can keep her. I loved the illustrations that tell the story just as well as the words!
Absolute favorite detail: the way Lucy's mournful "wa-ooos" collected in eddies and piles all over the place. Great way to show the unrelenting nature of the howls. Gentle story, not a lot of tension or major events, but a nice resolution for everyone.
Lucy is adopted from the dog pound and has a difficult time adjusting to her new home, that is until she makes friends with a cuddly stuffed animal. A great story about the processing of adopting/owning a dog when not everything turns out happily ever after.
Lucy is rescued from the pound and brought into a loving home. Unfortunately she howls all day long, even when given home-made treats. Finally the little mistress finds her dog a friend...a favorite stuffed animal. Reviewer 17
Lucy may have to go back to the pound if she doesn't stop howling. What is it that makes her cry endlessly?? Her new owner is desperate to make her little dog happy before her parents return her.
Cute book about a rescued dog and the lengths her new owners go to to make her happy. LP really enjoyed this story...
A very sweet picture book of a shelter dog and his loving new family who rescue him in more ways than one.
Themes: safety "blankets", new pet, adopting a new pet from a pound/humane society
Cute kids book about rescuing a dog and what happens when the family brings her home.
very cute story about an adopted dog learning to adapt to her new home
Yay! A cute dog book. Great illustrations. Nice heavy paper. I like.
Cute book about the possible responsibility of bringing a new pet home.
Cute pictures, but not a great story as far as picture books go...
This could be my favorite Ziefert title. Lucy is a lucky dog.
Ah, dog neuroses. What's not to like?
Yeah for stories about shelter dogs!
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Harriet Ziefert grew up in North Bergen, New Jersey, where she attended the local schools. She graduated from Smith College, then received a Masters degree in Education from New York University.
For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her childr...more
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For many years, Ziefert was an elementary school teacher. She taught most grades from kindergarten to fifth grade. "I liked it," she said, but she stopped teaching when she had her own sons. When her childr...more
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