Immerse yourself in an uplifting tale of an adopted dog with Dr. Linda Costarella's No Dog Food, Please! Jack is a Labrador Retriever who has recently moved in with the Fernandez family on their farm in New York, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. But he still misses his old master, Jimmy. Jack soon becomes an integral part of the Fernandez family, which consists of the parents, Miguel and Isabel Fernandez, their daughters Melanie and Lily, and their adopted son, Ben. There are also the grandparents and an adorable little Chihuahua named Angelica. To Jack's chagrin, Grandpa wants him to sleep in the barn, and Jack still doesn't like dog food. However, after an unfortunate accident, Grandpa makes a wheelchair for Angelica, and slowly he begins to accept Jack's presence inside the house.

No Dog Food, Please! is a wholesome story about a dog adapting to life on a farm with his new family. Dr. Linda Costarella beautifully captures the psyche of a dog in a new environment and weaves a heartwarming yarn about found family. Narrated from Jack's perspective, the story enables readers to see things play out the way dogs observe their surroundings, and it makes for a unique reading experience that is both enriching and entertaining. The characters are lively, especially the kids and Grandpa, and Costarella's vivid descriptions make the setting feel real. I found Ben's relationship with Jack adorable, and the scenes featuring the two together were a joy to read. This book will help children develop love and compassion for animals at a young age. As someone with three loving pets, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and can't recommend it highly enough.

In No Dog Food, Please! by Dr. Linda Costarella, we follow the story of Jack, a yellow Labrador Retriever, who is introduced to his new family consisting of Miguel, his wife Isabel, and their daughters Melanie and Lily. Jack has a hard time adjusting to his new home on the farm, but as he spends more time with his new family, he starts to love it. However, he misses his old master and is not a fan of the dog food they serve him. Despite his initial struggles, Jack is fascinated by snow and the animals on the farm and enjoys the company of Ben, another new addition to the family. Melanie and Lily love to dress him up and sing and Angelica, the Chihuahua, becomes his friend. Even Grandpa is initially grumpy and set in his ways, but gradually warms up to Jack, and they learn to rely on each other. Join Jack on his journey as he finds joy and love in his new life on the farm with his new family.

No Dog Food, Please! is a heartwarming story that showcases the power of family and unconditional love. Dr. Linda Costarella narrates the story from Jack's point of view, providing readers with a unique perspective on how a dog adjusts to a new family and lifestyle. The book covers many topics such as adoption, immigrants, death, and military life. The characters are fun-loving and have unique personalities. There are several lessons that both children and adults can learn from these characters, and readers will enjoy getting to know them. The highlight of the book is the beautiful pictures that depict the characters and the farm animals, which perfectly correspond with the story, making it visually appealing. The interactive questions and glossary at the end are also great additions. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves reading about farm life and family drama.