#1 Amazon New Release in Children's Pets Books! Finding My Forever Family - Diary of a Rescue Dog follows Rex, a dog who has been adopted and returned back to his shelter several times. When his third family adopts him, Rex hopes he's finally found his forever home (spoiler alert: he does!). Lesley hopes this story inspires empathy in young readers and families so that they too may gain a better understanding of the dogs in their lives. Lesley plans to donate free copies of this book to every classroom she visits to share her story. Popular Themes for Parents and Teachers : Compassion and Empathy : Developing compassion and empathy towards animals. - Adoption and Rescue : Understanding the importance of animal adoption and the adoption process. - Responsibility : Learning about the responsibilities and commitment of a new dog. - Family and Belonging : Learning that dogs view their people as family and need a sense of belonging. Finding My Forever Family - Diary of a Rescue Dog (also available on www.Kids-n-K9s.com) is inspired by the thousands of dogs author Lesley Zoromski has helped over the past twenty years. Whether a newly adopted dog is from a breeder or a shelter, dogs all come with natural canine characteristics and instinctual behaviors. When common behavioral issues occur, families are often frustrated. Some may seek professional help but ASPCA statistics report that 3.9 million dogs are abandoned or surrendered to shelters each year and the most common reason reported is "behavioral issues." The Humane Society reports that up to 20% of dogs are returned to the shelters within the first six months. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book will go to providing free dog safety materials for children via the national nonprofit Kids-n-K9s 501(c)(3). Lesley Zoromski's tale about a rescue dog's journey to find his "Forever Family" is heartwarming and uplifting. Written from the dog, Rex's, point of view, readers experience Rex's heartbreak and disappointment as he is taken from the shelter and is returned again and again. The simple text is engaging, and easy to understand for young readers. The vibrantly-colored illustrations draw you into the story and Rex's plight. A great book to teach kids about empathy - especially towards animals - kindness and patience. Author Natasha Yim - Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum, and upcoming book - Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes Rex the rescue dog gets multiple chances at adoption, but something always goes wrong and he ends up back at the shelter. Is it his constant barking? Or maybe because he chews up the remote control? Could it be that Rex is just a bad dog? Finally, a new family takes a different approach. This may be the break Rex needs! Told from Rex's point of view, this heartwarming story reflects the experience of many dogs. Based on true events, Rex's story will inspire empathy in young readers and lead to a joyous and happy ending for all. Lesley Zoromski has been training dogs and their helping families since 2003. In 2016, she started a non-profit organization called Kids-n-K9s whose mission is to educate families about dog body language and dog behavior to avoid potential dog bites. She created a dog sticker activity set called "Stop, Look & Paws," available at www.Kids-n-K9s.com. "Stop, Look & Paws" won the 2020 Family Choice Award in the category for Best Parenting Products and Resources. She volunteers her time in elementary schools on behalf of the local animal shelter to educate young children to understand dogs and dog body language. The sticker sets are given free of charge to every classroom student.