Book 1 · The Selena Stories
A heartfelt story about earning love, one paw at a time.
“Sometimes the smallest paws leave the biggest pawprints on our hearts.”
Selena has one wish: a puppy of her very own. She can already picture the walks, the cuddles, the tail wags — but her family tells her she’ll have to earn it first. So Selena gets to work, showing love and responsibility one small act at a time.
With a gentle surprise waiting at the end, A Puppy for Selena is a tender story about what it really means to care for someone — and how the love you work for is the love that lasts.
Reading level: Preschool to Kindergarten read-aloud, or early Kindergarten independent reader.
For parents and teachers
Gentle picture books work best when grown-ups have a few handles to grab onto. Here are the themes inside A Puppy for Selena, three questions to ask after reading, and a note on when this story shines.
Bedtime or quiet family reading
Families thinking about a new pet
Classroom read-aloud & library storytime
A sweet gift for a little reader learning about patience, love, and responsibility
Reader reviews
“Very cute book about a little girl named Selena, trying to prove that she is responsible enough to get a puppy. It has a good, easy to follow story with simple lessons that children can easily understand. My nieces who are three and five years old absolutely loved it, especially because the drawing of the puppy looks just like my dog. Highly recommend this book.”
“Such a sweet story about a beautiful friendship between a girl and her pup. Big hit with all the kids in my life! I hope there’s a sequel someday!”
Read more on Amazon · currently rated 4.6 out of 5.
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