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Trudy and Gizzie Learn Together

Available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook

A little patience can help a scared dog feel safe. Trudy loves reading to the dogs at her local animal shelter, especially Gizzie. When her family decides to foster him, she discovers that caring for a nervous little dog takes more than toys and treats. From learning to play to settling down at bedtime, each new experience gives Trudy and Gizzie something to learn together. With gentle reassurance and plenty of patience, Trudy helps him grow more comfortable while discovering the responsibilities of caring for an animal. But fostering also means preparing Gizzie for a forever family. Can Trudy celebrate his new beginning when it means saying goodbye? Trudy and Gizzie Learn Together by Sherry Roberts is a tender picture book about kindness, responsibility, and the bittersweet joy of helping an animal find a home. Includes practical questions and guidance for families considering fostering, preparing their home, and welcoming a foster pet.

Messenger Bag Publishing LLC, 2026

HC ISBN: 979-8-9968-0310-1

Ages 6 - 8

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Reader's Favorite

"Trudy and Gizzie Learn Together by Sherry Roberts is a lovely little book. Trudy makes a great role model for kids, showing how much patience and a bit of reassurance can do for a scared animal, without ever needing to rush him. Erihii Nyamor's illustrations add a lot to the story too, and you can really see Gizzie slowly coming out of his shell and starting to trust Trudy as the pages turn. I really liked the practical guide at the back, with questions families can talk through before fostering a pet of their own. It's a useful addition, not just an afterthought. It's also a nice reminder that there are so many dogs like Gizzie in shelters just waiting for someone to give them a chance. Fostering or adopting one of these animals is such a wonderful thing to do rather than buying from a breeder. This is a sweet story about kindness and responsibility, and great for any family thinking about opening their home to a rescue animal."

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