(Nonfiction, animals) “A touching, easy-to-read children's story for ages 3 – 7 … based on an actual event pertaining to the author's own dog." – Stevie Turner, author. Muffy is a little dog who loves people; but after a painful injury she is wary of other dogs. Valor is a lost German shepherd who gets hit by a car. When Muffy’s family brings Valor home to recover, no one is sure what Muff will do. This touching picture book teaches compassion, friendship, trust, and courage (kids ages 3 – 7 including any with a fear of dogs).Includes finding activity (count the different dogs). 700 English words in dyslexic-friendly font by award-winning children’s author Karl Beckstrand (Mini-mysteries for Minors [multicultural/bilingual series]), illustrated by Brandon Rodriguez. 28-page, 8.5"x8.5" hard cover, soft cover, or ebook picture book with Hispanic family, minority child, big dogs, and online extras for dog lovers and preschoolers (worldwide rights © Sept. 2017, Premio Publishing) PremioBooks, Amazon/Kindle, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Brodart, EBSCO, Follett, Gardners, Ingram, iTunes, Kobo, Library Direct, Overdrive, and Target online. JNF003060, JNF053060, JNF053050, JNF003170, JNF018030, JNF053220, JNF024070, LCCN: 2017939481, eISBN: 978-1370601592, Hard ISBN: 978-0985398842, Soft ISBN: 978-1479315574 | Muffy & Valor by Karl Beckstrand, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters