Curly the dog is born in a barn, surrounded by his parents and siblings. But when a day of boredom prompts him to explore the nearby woods, he soon finds himself lost. Alone and scared, Curly attracts the attention of a sympathetic raccoon, who decides to help Curly find his way. What other friends will Curly make on his adventure? Can he find a forever home? Author Andi C. Kryszak imagines her own rescue dog's early life in this hopeful story, which is brought to life by Grace C. Schlea's expressive, cheerful illustrations.