Give Me Shelter is a heartwarming shelter dog and cat story about adoption and compassion. Every dog and cat at your local pound dreams of finding their forever home. Many humans dream of finding their forever pet. Everyone needs a place to belong. Some little paws show up to the shelter scared and lonely. Some are playful. Others are older and may need some care and patience before they can find the family they always desired. Give Me Shelter is a tail-wagging story of homeless cats and dogs waiting to discover friendship, love, and compassion in a new forever home. This inspiring tale shows people need four-legged besties as much as animals need safe and loving homes. Its heartwarming illustrations teach children compassion through pet adoption. If you loved Before You Were Mine and heartfelt animal rescue stories like Waiting for the Magic , you’ll love this touching tale of shelter dogs and cats finding their forever homes. Parents and teachers will love Give Me Shelter: Turning Shelter Cats and Dogs into Family Pets Shared compassion – adults and kids can learn how animal shelters help rescue animals from sad and often dangerous situations. Read-aloud magic – a happy-ending for bedtime or story time. Art that pops – playful illustrations balance the important quest for finding homes for stray cats and dogs with obtaining pets for compassionate and loving homes. Family connection – themes of empathy, kindness, and patience give it heart, so parents feel good about what their kids are reading. Supports literacy skills – repeated phrasing and easy language enhance vocabulary and reading fluency. Encourages critical thinking – children think about the responsibilities that come with pets. Sparks discussions – about friendship, family, adoption, and animal shelters. Early childhood educators, including teachers and daycare providers, want playful books about child responsibilities. Gift-givers who are looking for an ideal book for kids considering pet adoption. Looking for more reading adventures? Follow Yellow Duck Press as it explores the reading universe. Great gift for students, homeschoolers, cat and dog lovers, and future pet owners. Paperback glossy finish, fun cover - Whimsical color illustrations - Award-winning author - Educator-created "Extremely cute and teaches the importance of adopting pets." - 5-star GoodReads review. Give Me Shelter was inspired by my love for animals of all sizes, but especially dogs and cats. After rescuing our latest cat, Marvin, I thought a children's book about pet adoption would be a wonderful way for kids to learn about our busy shelters and how they can make a difference in an animal's life. Not only do you reduce overcrowding, but you also gain a unique companion. Yellow Duck Press is the secret book-making name of Dore' Ripley! A nom de plume (that's a fancy way of saying "pen name") is something authors use when they write lots of different kinds of books. When writing novels, Ripley uses her real name, but when creating stories for children, she becomes Yellow Duck Press—kind of like a superhero secret identity! Yellow Duck Press produces children's picture books, comic picture books, and leveled readers that are whimsical, fun, and educational. The "Kitty Cat Cousins" series offers children a charming set of books starring their favorite felines who have some of the same dreams and problems experienced by young readers. Before becoming a full-time author, Ripley was an award-winning teacher—she even helped train other teachers to teach reading! But her favorite thing? Writing the stories she always wished she had as a kid. That's why her books are funny, whimsical, magical, and even a little educational. Most of all, she wants to help young readers fall in love with books. So grab a story and start exploring—who knows where reading will take you next? Check out other books from Yellow Duck Press to find out how to quack your way into reading fun!
