A little boy who is crazy about lions receives a dog that looks like a lion for his eighth birthday.

In a faraway land two thousand years ago, Joseph and his wife, Mary, arrive at a stable in Bethlehem, grateful for a place to stay for the night; Mary is about to have a baby. As the couple settles in, neither has any idea that a homeless puppy is hiding under a trough in the corner, watching and listening. The puppy is all alone and sad. He has no name, no owner, and no one who loves him. But in the quiet of the night, something wonderful happens. The baby Jesus is born! Anxious to see what God smells like, the puppy waits for Joseph and Mary to fall asleep and then creeps over to the manger, sniffs the baby, and silently vows to protect the child. After the puppy is discovered, Joseph and Mary name him Judah, the Lion Dog, and invite him on an inspirational adventure that includes a trip to the temple, a visit with the wise men, and a journey with Jesus to Egypt. The Adventures of Judah, the Lion Dog tells the charming tale of a furry creature who makes it his mission to protect the Christ child and his family as he becomes a friend of Godand God becomes a friend of his.

Since the average Shih Tzu stands less than a foot tall, you might think it would be easy to overlook these little dogs. But that’s not the case at all! These pups have big personalities that ensure they are the center of attention! Shih Tzus love to be around people and have a way of becoming part of the family. Take Georgie, a Shih Tzu who worked as a service dog for an autistic boy named Alex. The two quickly bonded and were inseparable since the day they met. Alex’s parents even credited Georgie with helping their son learn to speak. Of course, this kind of close companionship is typical of Shih Tzus, who have been prized house pets for over a thousand years. The breed dates all the way back to ancient China, where royal families treasured the little lion-like dogs! Shih Tzu: Lion Dog is a narrative treat for dog lovers that includes fun, real-life stories about these little pups while also recounting the breed’s history and its relationship to the animal’s physical characteristics, personality, and suitability as a pet.

Here is a beautiful picture book with musical rhymes that celebrates diversity and promotes kindness, sure to strike a chord with the many fans of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World".When a lion is removed from his natural habitat, forced to leave his African land and his pride behind and crowned King of Animals in a zoo, but acts out and becomes a secluded, captive beast all humans give up hope.Only a patient and observant brown little dog stands by his side and, through his optimism and kindness, turns the beast into a friend for life. Inspired by the true story of Bonedigger, the disabled lion and the friendly Dachshund Milo who proved that friendship knows no boundaries, "The Lion and the Dog" is a brilliant, colourful tale that shines when read aloud and is a definitive must-have for all collections. Similar books by the same author: "The Cheetah and the Dog", "The Elephant and the Sheep". "Inspired by a true story, The Lion and the Dog by Patricia Furstenberg is a heartwarming story about the friendship between a Dachshund dog, Milo, and Leo the lion who lives in the heart of a zoo.The dog's best friend is the frog whom he meets one day on his morning walk.The lion is brought in one day and kept in a cage for people to say WOW, and he is crowned as the King of the Zoo.Everyone feared the lion while the Dog was free to roam around the zoo. Milo the dog meets Leo the lion across the cage bars. Milo wants to share his joy with the lion. Leo is rude but Milo is not going to give up. The lion tries to scare Milo by saying he is from Africa and has seen the world. He also roars, showing off his huge teeth. Things change when Leo falls sick and readers get to see Leo and Milo becoming friends.I like the beautiful messages of friendship, faith, optimism, and kindness conveyed through this story.The rhyme scheme makes it a lyrical read, making it appealing to the children.The illustrations are wonderful and they give clarity to the author's concept and words.What a beautiful story for parents to read out to children and help them understand the true meaning of friendship and how it has no boundaries!I would recommend the story for read aloud sessions in classrooms for students to understand that the right friends will come along if one has faith, and there is no need to feel lonely." Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite *****