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This is a gentle, wholesome picture book about overcoming emotional barriers through friendship and love. The story follows Oscar the bird as he learns to accept affection and companionship through his relationship with a guard dog named Brutus. There are no concerning content issues, and the narrative centers on positive themes of connection and personal growth. It's an appropriate and heartwarming choice for young children.
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Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection. Determined to keep it -- and them -- away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus. Brutus quickly learns to growl and bark and chase. And... Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection. Determined to keep it -- and them -- away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus. Brutus quickly learns to growl and bark and chase. And he becomes a very good guard dog. So Oscar gives him a friendly scratch. Then a tasty treat. And soon, growling and barking and chasing aren't Brutus's only jobs. There's also fetching sticks ... and keeping Oscar company ... And maybe even teaching Oscar a thing or two about love. From the creator of the beloved Harold the Bear series, Love Finds a Way is a joyous and heartwarming reminder that sometimes all you need is a little love.
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- JUVENILE FICTION
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ISBN 9781250461674