A shy young girl finds exploring her new city
and making friends overwhelming—until a rescue dog helps her uncover
the bravery that was always in her. (goodreads summary)
A beautiful story about a little girl and her mom who moves to a new city. The girl loves being in her new home but is rather shy when it comes time to meet new people in their neighborhood. Her mom tries scheduling play dates and attending local reading programs but she just wants to stay at home. When Millie the friendly rescue dog moves in with them, it just might be what the girl needs to help her be brave enough to make new friends.
This is a sweet book perfect for shy kids that are reluctant when it comes to meeting others. Children will find the gentle tone and soft illustrations comforting while reading aloud. Many will connect to the feelings the little girl expresses and know they are not alone. This is a wonderful book for families to open up discussion that are in the moving and adjustment process. Both Millie the rescue and the little girl benefit from Millie joining the family. Millie has a loving new home and the little girl learns to be hopeful when it comes time to meet others. It may even spark talk about rescue animals and adopting?? Another one of my favorite parts of this story are the end pages showing them moving into their new home and the back page shows them walking the neighborhood with Millie and new friends. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3-6.~
Title: Just Like Millie
Author: Lauren Castillo
Pub. date: March 2024, Candlewick Press
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 40 pgs.
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