Meet Jo Jo. Because of his long, unique shape, some people call him a “weiner dog”. At the start of his story, Jo Jo is lost, scared, and alone. This moving entry in the world of children’s books dog stories follows Jo Jo from the moment he is rescued by a kind man named Bill to the day he meets a little boy named Kelly.

Why Families Love This Story: As one of the most heart-tugging children’s books about rescue dogs, The Crooked Dog teaches children that being different is okay and that everyone deserves a loving home.

• Learn Responsibility: Discover what it takes to care for a pet from the very beginning.
• Build Empathy: Understand the feelings of a dog waiting to be adopted.
• A Forever Bond: A story that reinforces that pets are a lifelong commitment.