Author and retired educator Kathy Andreozzi, in partnership with Lumera Publishing, announces the upcoming release of A Home for Josefina, a warmly illustrated children's book about perseverance, family, and belonging.

Set in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain, the story follows Josefina, a sweet guinea pig living at Pedro's Pet Shop. While the other guinea pigs are adopted one by one, Josefina is repeatedly left behind. Determined to find a loving family, she leaves the pet shop and begins searching for a permanent home on her own.

Josefina's journey takes her through a grocery store, dress shop, bakery, and unfamiliar streets. At every stop, she hopes she has found somewhere to belong, but people mistake her for a rat and frighten her away. Tired, hungry, and beginning to lose hope, Josefina eventually enters the yard of a beautiful home, where she meets Joey, a kindhearted boy who welcomes her with love.

The story includes simple Spanish words and phrases alongside English dialogue, introducing young readers to another language while supporting the book's Spanish setting. Intended primarily for children ages five through twelve, the book can also be enjoyed by younger children with parents, teachers, grandparents, and caregivers.

Although presented as fiction, A Home for Josefina was inspired by real events. Josefina was a real guinea pig found in a woodpile while Kathy and her family were living in Spain. The author's family members, including her grandchildren, are also represented throughout the story.

Kathy taught for 31 years in schools and communities around the world. Her experience as an educator has helped her create stories that connect with children's emotions, challenges, and hopes.

A Home for Josefina is planned for release in e-book and paperback formats.

About the Author

Kathy Andreozzi is a retired teacher living in Chesapeake, Virginia, with her husband and German Shepherd, Athena. She enjoys reading, writing animal stories, traveling, and spending time with her four grandchildren.



Author Name: Kathy Andreozzi Book Title: A Home for Josefina Publishing Soon by: Lumera Publishing

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