Sterling, Best Dog Ever

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This engaging tale of belonging, unconditional love, and acceptance will be a hit at storytime.

—School Library Journal

This darling account of family and acceptance will easily find a place in readers’ hearts.

—Booklist

Sterling the dog has always wanted a home. But no home has ever wanted him. So when Sterling sees a sign on the side of the Butlery Cutlery Company advertising free "shipping to homes around the world," he is determined to become the most terrific fork ever! For what home doesn't need flatware?

Sterling is delivered on time and undamaged to the Gilbert family's front door. He is not, however, what they ordered. . . . But he may be exactly what they need. Here is a humorous, heart-tugging picture book about finding a family who wants you just as you are.

* WINNER of the 2019 Victoria Children's Book Prize

* WINNER of the Funniest Children's Book Award: Oy Vey! The Joan Betty Stuchner Award

* Nominee for 2020 Chocolate Lily - BC Reader's Choice Children's Book Award

* Finalist for 2019 BC Book Prize: Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature

* Top ten list for the Toronto Library: "First and Best 2018"

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ISBN 978-0-374-30614-4

Farrar Straus Giroux

40 Pages