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Stella

The Dog With the Big Heart (Ready-to-Read Level 2) (with audio recording)

Part of Hero Dog
Illustrated by Chris Danger

About The Book

Meet Stella, a real canine who works as a therapy dog to bring joy wherever she goes, in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on one of the winners of the annual American Humane Association’s Hero Dog Awards™!

Meet Stella. Stella has an important job: she is a therapy dog who creates happiness wherever she goes. Stella spreads joy and love to everyone she meets, whether she’s visiting children or helping those with special needs. This makes Stella a hero to many people. Read her heartwarming story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero!

© 2015 American Humane Association. The American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards™ is a trademark of the American Humane Association.

About The Author

Thea Feldman, a children’s book writer and editor, has helped develop early reader series for various major children’s book publishers. She is also a lifelong animal lover and has written numerous children’s books about animals, worked at the Wildlife Conservation Society, and is a writer and editor for the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals. She especially enjoys the opportunity to write early readers about animals. Her cat, Rose, loves to sleep on anything Thea has written.

About The Illustrator

Chris Danger is an illustrator and animator from the small town of Wahiawa, Hawaii. He works his childhood dream job everyday by creating bright and colorful illustrations. After graduating from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, he animated for Disney, Comedy Central, and Cartoon Network. He now teaches in Washington, DC and creates illustrations for The Washington Post, the Smithsonian, and many others.

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Awards and Honors

  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle

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