by Erick Berry
First published 2016
Pinky Pup feels terribly alone. The small white puppy is soft and perfectly sized for cuddling, but he has no one to keep him company. He decides to venture into the park to find a friend. There he discovers a cheerful woman selling popcorn from her little green wagon. She sits beside her cart with its whistles and wheels, wearing a red hat tilted over one eye and bright red stockings. Her hair is twisted up and her ears stick out sideways. Her face resembles a round apple, and she radiates the kind of warmth that draws lonely creatures near. The woman proves to be as gentle and caring as anyone could hope to meet. This encounter sets Pinky Pup on a path toward the companionship he desperately seeks, showing how kindness from unexpected sources can fill the empty spaces in a heart.
Genres: fiction, friendship, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, heartwarming
Setting: Park
64 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform