by Maddalena Schiavo (Author), Eleonora Pace (Illustrator)
Trusting someone takes time. It's a process that requires a lot of patience and love--especially when such a bond needs to be forged between a rescued animal with an unknown past and a new family with expectations of their own. Written by Maddalena Schiavo and based on illustrator Eleonora Pace's real-life journey of adopting a dog whom she named Mela (Italian for "apple"), this tender picture book narrated in first person will strike a chord with animal lovers and pet owners of every age and provide a springboard for social and emotional learning (SEL).
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.1 x 10.2 IN
Publication Date: March 12, 2024
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Mela
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5