Rescue Pup is an illlustrated storybook suitable for primary and elementary aged children, pre-school through 5th grade. It is written in rhyming verse, which makes it fun and addictive to read time and again. The Format is PDF and should be used as a digital E-book for readers to access. Students can read individually on their laptop or use a Smartboard to share with the whole class during storytime. Open and read as-is scrolling down or change the view to double page so that it appears as a traditional book format. Enjoy Children’s literature with real-world meaning and depth. Great for critical thinking, literacy skills, and teaching empathy, compassion, and responsibility!

Rescue Pup is a heartwarming and timeless story about a young dog abandoned one stormy night. When no one comes home, he finally breaks free only to face many dangers on his own before a kind person rescues him and takes him to an animal shelter. He spends many days homeless, where he fears he will never be adopted. Throughout the story, Buddy experiences many emotions that readers can also relate to. This story gently teaches about pet abandonment, the dangers homeless animals face, pet rescue, animal shelters, adoption, and the responsibilities that go along with pet guardianship. Readers will not only fall in love with Buddy, but they will also make personal connections and enjoy reading this story time and again. This book improves literacy skills, builds character, develops SEL skills, and teaches pet care and responsibility. In addition, this story includes critical thinking questions, writing and drawing activities, a BE KIND PLEDGE, and informational text about shelters at the end. PERFECT FOR STARTING A PET UNIT, OR ADD TO YOUR HUMANE EDUCATION LIBRARY. One small book, so many lessons!