Millie! The Last Chapters by Louis David Lavalle & Roseanne Lavalle

Audiences will be inspired to hold their precious pets tight while reading Millie! The Last Chapters, the adorable true story of a cherished, special pooch by Louis David Lavalle and Roseanne Lavalle.

Louis and his wife Roseanne don’t call Millie a dog: they view her as a person and a special member of the family. Roseanne first spots the spunky Yorkshire Terrier in the window of a NYC pet store on a rainy Spring evening, the runt of a litter bred in St. Louis. With her big ears, left eye freckle, and resplendent gold and blue-gray coat, Millie soon becomes the center of attention in the Lavalle household.

The book lovingly chronicles sixteen years of Millie’s life, from her young months of difficult potty training to her hard final days, which any pet owner will find poignant and recognizable. The Lavalles’ smooth and polished prose engagingly depicts the everyday experiences of a one-of-a-kind companion, as Millie plays with her favorite Blue Dog Toy, chases sticks and balls, visits with friends, and even comes to work with her owners. Cute photographs of Millie and quotations from the princess herself accompany the sweet narrative.

All told, Millie! The Last Chapters is a charming and heartwarming tale that eloquently illustrates how a pet can inspire as much love, care, and grief as any person.

Book Links