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"Bonesy and Isabel" follows Isabel, a young Salvadoran girl navigating her new life in America after being adopted. She discovers companionship in an elderly dog named Bonesy, who becomes a pillar of support. When Bonesy's time comes to an end, Isabel faces the powerful emotions of loss and learns to cope with grief in the context of her growing independence.
The story highlights themes of cultural transition, the bonds between humans and animals, and the resilience required to adjust to new surroundings while honoring the ties of adoption and family.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael J. Rosen
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