Told in short, accessible chapters and supported by full‐color illustrations throughout, the series is designed to help beginning readers build fluency while exploring themes of friendship, kindness, and home.
In Finding Home, shelter dogs Moose and Bear are patiently waiting to be adopted. While at the shelter, they become fast friends—and when Cathy decides to take them both home, their new life begins.
As they adjust to unfamiliar routines and a new family, Moose and Bear discover what it really means to belong, and their friendship grows stronger with every small step forward.
Gentle and reassuring in tone, The Rescues will appeal to readers who enjoy classic early reader series like Henry and Mudge, with relatable moments, short chapters, and lovable animal characters.
The series is perfect for emergent readers and continues with The Rescues: Best Day Ever (The Rescues #2).
Tommy Greenwald is the author of many popular books for children; this is his first book for early readers. For Charlie Greenwald, Finding Home is his debut publication. The Greenwald family has had four rescue dogs – Moose, Coco, Abby, and Momo – who inspired this series. (They have not had a dog named Bear but give it time.)
Shiho Pate is a California-based illustrator with experience in the gaming field. She is passionate about children’s book illustration and has published several books with more in the pipeline. Shiho lives with her husband and daughter. Her family used to include a beloved Jack Russell terrier named Russel.