The Blue House Dog by Deborah Blumenthal tells the heartwarming story of a young girl named Lila, who forms a special bond with a scruffy dog she finds in her neighborhood. The blue house where Lila lives symbolizes her feelings of loneliness and longing for companionship. As Lila cares for the dog, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, kindness, and the importance of connection. Their adventures reveal the magic of love and loyalty, ultimately helping Lila break free from her solitude and embrace the joy of having a true friend. Together, they discover the happiness that comes from trusting and opening one’s heart. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Peachtree Publishers, U. S. .

Deborah Blumenthal is an award-winning journalist and the author of two BookSense 76 winners, including Aunt Claireis Yellow Beehive Hair. She worked as a home design columnist for New Yorkis Newsday, and her stories have appeared in national magazines such as The Washington Post, Family Circle, and Cosmopolitan. A native New Yorker, Blumenthal now lives in Houston, Texas, and works as a full-time writer. Adam Gustavson is a graduate of Rowan University and the Master of Fine Arts Illustration program at the School of Visual Arts in New York. In addition to illustrating picture books, he currently teaches at Passaic County Community College and Seton Hall University. He lives and paints in West Orange, New Jersey, with his wife, their children, several guitars, and a ferret named Gracie.