A Home for Dakota. Written by Jan Zita Grover. Illustrated by Nancy Lane. Gryphon House, 2008. 24 pages. Based on actual events and told in the rescued dog’s voice, Dakota, once known as Dog No. 241, learns how to love and trust humans despite her tragic beginning in a puppy mill. This timely and empathy-provoking story about an endearing dog will bring greater awareness to an important issue and should compel readers to help dogs like Dakota. An afterward provides background information for adults in addition to advocacy resources. Fiction picture book. Interest level: Gr. K-3.

Background information online video: Oscar Winner Charlize Theron Exposes Puppy-Mill Cruelty.

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