Night Market Rescue by Charlotte Cheng, illustrated by Amber Ren

Published by Rocky Pond Books

Summary:  Stray dog GoGo follows his nose to a night market in Taipei, filled with stands and carts selling all kinds of delicacies.  He eats what he can find, following a rolling watermelon that takes him to a lost young girl sitting under a tree.  GoGo encourages the girl to share the fun of the market with him, and there she finds her parents, who greet her with tearful hugs.  As GoGo turns to leave, the family calls him back, and just like that, he has a new home.  32 pages; ages 4-8.

Pros:  A heartwarming story told with a bouncy rhyme and colorful illustrations that capture the magic of the Taiwanese night market.

Cons:  The illustrations feel a little too precise to fully convey the market’s energy.

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