Murphy, a Tibetan Terrier puppy, is told he is a 'good luck dog' - he is cheerful, happy, and loves to play and wag his tail. However, after going through two different homes and an animal shelter, Murphy starts to feel like a 'bad luck dog' who nobody wants. ""Murphy's Three Homes"" follows this adorable pup through his placement in three new homes, as well as through his anxiety, self-doubt, and hope for a new, loving family. Finally, Murphy is placed in a caring foster home where he feels comfortable and valued. He learns that he is not a bad dog after all and can go back to being a playful puppy and a 'good luck dog!'

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by American Psychological Association .

Kathy O'Malley graduated from Chicago's Columbia College and has illustrated more than 40 children's books, including Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care . Kathy works from her home studio outside of Chicago. Visit her at www. kathyomalley. com. Dr. Jan Gilman has a BA from U. C. Berkeley and a PhD from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She is a Clinical Psychologist living in Santa Rosa, California and has spent thirty years working with children and families. Murphy's Three Homes: A Story for Children in Foster Care is her first children's book.