Muffy & Valor: A True Dog Story
by Karl Beckstrand & Brandon Rodriguez
(Nonfiction, pets) After her own injury, a wary dog named Muffy learns empathy for a German shepherd that has been hit by a car. Illustrated book teaches compassion, friendship, courage, and trust (Hispanic characters, 28 illustrations, 700 words in dyslexic-friendly font for children ages 3 – 7);