Well this is just the cutest book club I’ve ever seen.

An animal shelter launched a program that invites kids to read to animals waiting to be adopted. The Humane Society of Missouri says it helps the animals become more comfortable with potential adopters approaching their space. The program called, Shelter Buddies Reading Program, also helps give the children greater empathy for the dogs.

The program started last Christmas and was such a success that it is now held every month. After the kids complete the 10-hour program, they can come back at anytime to the shelter with their parents and read to the animals.