A Girl's Best Friend: The Illustrated Edition

In the cozy midwestern town of Village Lakes, where neighbors still wave from their porches and every kid knows the shortcut to Silver Springs Park, a legend is born under the shade of a giant oak tree. Her name is Sheba. When young Rosa first holds the sandy-coated puppy with the bright blue eyes and the bright pink nose, it's love at first sight. No one - not Rosa, not her Aunt Henrietta and Uncle Jerry, not the whole neighborhood - could guess that this gentle pup would grow up to be the most extraordinary dog Village Lakes has ever known. From saving a toddler from oncoming traffic to winning the trust of the town's police force, from pulling a sergeant from a burning building to capturing the heart of an entire community, Sheba's courage knows no bounds. And at the center of it all is a girl and her best friend - a bond that tragedy tried to break and love made unbreakable. Told in the warm, winding voice of Mr. Ol'Hill, the town's favorite storyteller, A Girl's Best Friend is a heartwarming tale of loyalty, bravery, and the extraordinary things that happen when a girl and her dog refuse to give up on each other. Perfect for young readers ages 6-10, families who love animal stories, and anyone who has ever loved a dog with all their heart.