Sweet board book about a little dachshund highlights the many common emotions a young child feels when experiencing something scary or unfamiliar. Finley is a piebald dachshund who just wants a new family! But with this new experience comes some very big feelings. Finley was sad. Finley was scared. Finley was anxious. Follow along with this little dog as he deals with all the emotions of being adopted. From initially feeling shy and curious to eventually feeling playful and happy, Finley slowly adjusts to his new home and a jealous kitty. Through playful illustrations, young readers will easily identify with this sweet puppy, especially the excitement he feels when his new best friend comes home for school. All pets deserve a loving home, and this adoption story leaves you feeling just as loved as Finley is by his new family. Sturdy board pages are designed for young children learning to read and encourages readers to build their emotional vocabulary in a kid-friendly, accessible format. This adorable book about a little dachshund highlights the many common emotions a young child feels when experiencing something scary or unfamiliar, and then ultimately taking comfort in the fact that when they are loved, things will be okay. AGES: 1 to 3 AUTHOR: Joan Waites is an award-winning author-illustrator with more than 45 titles published for the children's trade and educational markets, including A Colorful Tail: Finding Monet at Giverny, A Purr-fect Painting: Matisse's Other Great Cat, and A Bone for Bo: Painting with Georgia O'Keeffe. A former adjunct faculty member of the Corcoran Museum's school of art and design for their aspiring-artists programs, she continues to teach art for children and adults. Joan is a member of the Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC, and the National Art Education Association and previously served as the Mid-Atlantic SCBWI illustrator coordinator. SELLING POINTS: . Follow along with this little dachshund as he experiences all the emotions of being adopted into a new home . Story mirrors what a young child might feel during a similar experience such as adoption, attending a new school, or moving to a new home . Simple text and repetition work together to build emotional vocabulary in toddlers