A Home for Hope

Review "Blumberg's rhymes are clever and animated . . . making this an excellent read-aloud choice. Andriani's illustrations are delightful. . . . A witty, heartwarming, and interactive tale for canine lovers." --Kirkus Reviews "Picture book readers who love dog stories will relish A Home for Hope! . . . [L]ively tone . . . lilting, easy rhyme, [and] lovely illustrations by Renée Andriani . . ." --D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review "A lyrical tale with a beautiful message. . . . The illustrations in the book are absolutely wonderful. . . . This is a book that will fit comfortably into our bedtime reading rotation." --Asher Syed, Readers' FavoritePURPLE DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD: WINNER (TIED): PICTURE BOOKS 5 AND YOUNGER; HONORABLE MENTION: PICTURE BOOKS 6 AND OLDER Product Description One rainy April day, a stray puppy is alone on the street when a young shelter hero, Jacques, rescues her and brings her to Sheltering Paws. Jacques names the puppy Hope and says, "Hope, I promise, we won't quit/Till you hear the words, 'You're it!'" At the same time, a young family, including two siblings named Kaye and Chip, is moving out of Nana's home into a fixer-upper a whole day's drive away. A tearful Chip says, "Uh-oh, Sis/It's almost noon./I can't say bye—/It's much too soon." What happens next? Find out in this heartwarming rhyming tale, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the song "April Showers" with new lyrics to that hopeful springtime tune. About the Author A native Washingtonian, Margie Blumberg resides in Bethesda, Maryland, where she enjoys reading, rhyming, baking, biking, backgammon, books, and movies!