Books Like Muttley
Families who loved Muttley by Ellen Miles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Muttley by Ellen Miles often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book if your child is pleading for a high-energy dog or if your family is navigating the bittersweet process of fostering a pet. This story follows the Bean family as they take in Muttley, a pup with more energy than they bargained for. It beautifully explores the reality that loving an animal involves more than just play, it requires patience, consistent training, and sometimes, the selfless act of finding them the perfect forever home. It is a gentle guide for elementary-aged children on the responsibility of pet ownership and the complex emotions of saying goodbye. Parents will appreciate how it models empathy and the importance of understanding an animal's unique needs rather than just our own desires.
