Buster: The Very Shy Dog » (Reprint)

Lisze Bechtold lives in South Pasadena, California, with her three children, one husband, and three cats. The author of Buster: The Very Shy Dog and Edna's Tale, she says that the inspiration for the Buster stories comes from her many fond memories of living with the real Buster and Phoebe.

In these three stories Buster discovers his self-worth and self-confidence and makes friends along the way. Beginning readers will relate to Buster’s fears and successes and will relish in their very own triumph of completing a chapter book.

Publishers Weekly

"The plot exploits shy Buster's predicament to the fullest. The dogs featured have very childlike characteristics, and youngsters will find much with which to identify," said PW about this beginning reader. Ages 6-9. (Mar.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.