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A FRIEND FOR FRECKLES

by Erin Liles

illustrated by Alexander Morris

Erin Liles’ new book, “A Friend for Freckles,” illustrated by Alexander Morris, is a sweet story about finding the right friend—in this case a doggy friend—regardless of looks, talent or disability. Freckles is stuck in the animal shelter. He’s hoping for a friend and a new home. Freckles is kind to the other dogs as he waits his turn.

Adopters come looking for a fancy dog, a rowdy dog, or a dog that does tricks. Freckles tries his best to be what each adopter is looking for. But each time they find fault with him—he has only three legs so how can he be fancy, rowdy or do tricks? One by one the other dogs are adopted. Just when Freckles loses hope, he’s given one more chance for his happy ending.

The illustrations by Alexander Morris are in his whimsical, cartoon style that kids like. It’s clear on each page what’s happening in the story. And even though dogs don’t shed tears, you’ll probably feel like it with this story.

Ms. Liles shows us that when we look at animals—and people—we should look at their character, their nature, their values, rather than superficial things like how they look. It’s who they are and how they treat others that’s important. If we could all learn this, it would be a better world. Recommended for ages 4 through 8.

“A Friend for Freckles,” is published by www.guardianangelpublishing.com

(bulk, print, and ebooks), and available from www.amazon.com.

Information on author Erin Liles is at https://editperfectword.wordpress.com/

More books by artist Alexander Morris are at www.guardianangelpublishing.com

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