Inspired by her dog Scollon’s book follows a puppy waiting to be chosen, encouraging readers to embrace adoption, kindness, family, and compassion for animals.
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — What happens when the puppy waiting patiently for a family begins to wonder if anyone will ever choose him? Author Elizabeth Scollon explores that deeply relatable question in The Adventures of Shadow: Finding a Home, a heartwarming children’s story illustrated by Riley Dosch and inspired by the true story of Scollon’s dog, Shadow. Through one puppy’s search for his forever family, the book introduces young readers to courage, patience, friendship, and the importance of believing that everyone deserves a place where they belong.
Shadow is a brave puppy with a big heart, but his world changes when his brother is adopted, and he is left behind. Lonely and heartbroken, Shadow withdraws from the other animals while waiting anxiously for the farm’s Adoption Day. More than anything, he wants someone to see him, choose him, and give him the home he has been dreaming about. His emotional journey transforms a story about pet adoption into a broader exploration of belonging and family, reminding children that being left behind does not mean they have been forgotten.
Scollon decided to write the book because she believed Shadow’s real story deserved to be shared from the very beginning. Finding a Home launches what she intends to be a continuing series about his adventures, but its mission extends beyond storytelling. Scollon wants children and families to understand the importance of choosing adoption and supporting local animal shelters. She encourages readers to recognize that they can make a difference by donating supplies shelters need, and she plans to donate a portion of proceeds from each book to a local shelter. For Scollon, helping animals find loving homes is at the heart of the project.
The story also carries a personal message about what family means. Scollon connects Shadow’s experience with her own family, including the fact that her children are adopted, reinforcing her belief that everyone deserves a home and a family where they know they matter. She especially hopes the book reaches children who have ever felt overlooked or wondered whether anyone would choose them. Through Shadow, those readers are offered a reassuring message that their value is not determined by how quickly someone recognizes it and that meaningful connections can arrive after difficult periods of waiting.
Ultimately, The Adventures of Shadow: Finding a Home is more than the story of an adorable puppy searching for a family. It is based on a true story transformed into a call for compassion toward shelter animals and the organizations caring for them every day. By introducing children to adoption, charitable giving, empathy, and responsible care for animals, Scollon hopes Shadow’s journey will inspire families to consider how they can help. Behind the adventure is a simple message with meaning for children and animals alike: everyone deserves the opportunity to find a forever home because family is everything.
The book is available at:
https://a.co/d/0cWRY4ZC
For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Elizabeth Scollon
BrightKey PR
nanook121@yahoo.com
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