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In a quiet town, the devoted daughter of two bakers and a kind stray dog both experience solitude in their everyday routines. A stormy day forces their paths to cross, and the meeting sparks an unlikely companionship that transforms their lives. The story explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and the gentle bond between humans and animals.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Amy Hest
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