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“Allende’s story emphasizes not only the importance of standing up to bullies but also that being small doesn’t mean you have to feel small. Rodriguez’s expressive and playful watercolor-and-ink illustrations give Perla fittingly large personality.”

—Booklist

“[Perla] narrates this story with . . . the type of cheekiness that will have kids giggling. The silly figures of a small wizard and mouse scampering around . . . makes for a cute seek-and-find that adds another layer of engagement for observant kids. [C]hildren will want to read more Perla adventures.”

—School Library Journal

Perla The Mighty Dog

Written by Isabel Allende
Illustrated by Sandy Rodríguez
Published by Philomel Books

Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers—making people love her, and roaring like a lion.

When she finds out her human brother, Nico Rico, is being bullied at school, she knows she has to step in! But what will Perla do?

In a charming and poignant story about the bond between child and pet, Isabel Allende makes her children’s literary debut.

También disponible en Español, Perla la Súper Perrita.

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Primary ISBN: 9780593623596
Publication Date: May 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older

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Setting: United States

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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