Houston the Cleft Palate Puppy

This is a book that both young readers and adults will enjoy.(ages 11-99) and is based on a true story of an autistic girl and her cleft palate puppy. From the back cover: "Houston, we have a problem." That's what Mama said when the little black puppy was born. I love him with all of my heart...and I want to keep him forever Lisa Lisa is a special needs child, and a little black puppy has stolen her heart. He has a cleft palate and cleft lip and managed to survive. He has even thrived against all odds. Lisa loves him with her whole heart because he has special needs, just like her. But Mama thinks there is no room for another dog in their little house. Can Lisa convince her to keep the puppy?