SHELBY'S STORY
Jul 14, 2020
1 min read
Updated: Mar 8, 2023
Shelby's Story!
A DOG’S WAY HOME TALE.
Shelby doesn’t remember much of her early life―only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever. She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken, and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew. Everyone loves Shelby! And so will young readers and movie fans.
Shelby’s Story includes charming illustrations by Richard Cowdrey as well as a reading and activity guide.
PLACES TO BUY
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The detail that A Dog's Purpose spent 63 weeks on the bestseller list really hit me. I read it aloud to my kids last summer, and my youngest got obsessed with writing her own dog story. We ended up using a cursive handwriting worksheet generator to make practice pages for her title page. She still signs her name with a little paw print. Funny how one book can spark a whole writing habit.