In "Patch" by Lisa Papp, a young girl named Mae finds a stray dog who becomes her steadfast companion. As she nurtures the dog back to health, she learns about the importance of friendship, responsibility, and empathy. The bond they form helps both Mae and the dog confront their pasts and the challenges they face. Through their journey together, they discover that healing and resilience can come from unexpected places, illustrating heartfelt themes of love, companionship, and the power of care. This poignant story beautifully captures the transformative impact of friendships on our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Breyer Stablemates, Scholastic Readers, Scholastic Readers Breyer Stablemates, Scholastic Readers Breyer Stablemates Level 3, Scholastic Readers Level 3 .

This book has been graded for interest at 6 years.

There are 34 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Turtleback Books .

Kristin Earhart is the author of many books for young readers, among them titles in the Stablemates, Big Apple Barn, and Magic School Bus chapter book series. A former children's book editor, she lives with her husband and son in Brooklyn, New York. American author and illustrator Lisa Papp was inspired by her local library's "Read-to-Dogs" program. "These former shelter dogs are now spending their lives helping children. It's a beautiful thing to watch. " Most of the dogs featured in the book were once living a life on the streets or in shelters. Lisa spent the better part of a year following these wonderful dogs and their dedicated owners.