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Reviewed by Laura Imaz for Readers' Favorite
Buster and Katie by Danielle Gilbride begins with a young girl named Katie and her wish to own a dog. One day, an opportunity arises on a nearby farm, and Katie and her parents attend in the hopes of bringing home a puppy. After getting to know the pups, Katie discovers another one, and the two of them create an instant bond; what a thrill! Despite knowing that Buster will need special treatment, Katie continues to play with and love him, even developing a hand-communicating system. However, one afternoon Katie does not appear at her usual time, and Buster becomes concerned; what might have happened? Pick up this book to find out what experience and life lessons this family has!
Buster and Katie: A Tale of a Special Puppy and the Little Girl Who Loved Him tells the heartwarming story of a pair who decided to go against the odds and just love each other. I fell in love with the characters from their first appearance; how could I not? Danielle Gilbride does an excellent job of showing Katie as the epitome of someone willing to give individuals with special needs a chance. I really enjoyed how Buster demonstrated to everyone that, despite his differences, he had worth! This story also shows the reader the author's passion for animals and it effectively achieves her goal. In addition to the heartwarming story, each page has beautiful illustrations that further add to the reading experience. I would recommend this book to both adults and children since it teaches inclusion and resilience; everyone will be moved by this book!
