I really like this story. It takes the child from what he thinks about the dog now, what the dog may have been through in the past and touches briefly on the loss of a dog. It's extremely gentle and parents may want to encourage empathy if the child isn't concerned about the animals past life. The illustrations are soft & cozy.

Story by Maribeth Boelts and Pictures by David Walker

Pros: Promotes shelter adoption

Cons: None

A touching little chidren's book of a boy's musings about his dog before he was his. The book ends with the boy realizing the only important thing is that the dog has found his forever home where he will be loved and cared for. The illustrations are adorable--the dog is just the cutest little thing and the text is very sweet. Kind of brought a tear to my eye.

Pros: Touching

Cons: N/A

Good book for kids to read before adopting a pet,
Boelts does an outstanding job of exploring the adoption of a rescued dog from a shelter. An unnamed boy whose family takes in this sweet-looking pet describes what the animal's life might have been like "before you were mine."

Pros: a must read for those adopting a dog

Cons: none

This is an awesome story for children.It really does make them stop and thinkof what the dog has been through in it's life. This book can really bring tears to the eyes.

Pros: Great for children

Cons: none

Such a sweet and endearing book about a dog's point of view. The child learns a valuble lesson of compassion and understanding also.

Pros: Easy to understand

Cons: none