Bailey

Name: Bailey
ISBN: 9781492633945

Rescue Dogs Series · Book 1 of 2

For children navigating new friendships or growing independence, this heartwarming chapter book explores relatable moments through a charming character.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the subtle shifts in friendship, like when a best friend makes a new friend. "Bailey" tells the heartwarming story of a loyal dog whose comfortable world is gently shaken when a new puppy joins the neighborhood. Through Bailey's eyes, the book explores feelings of jealousy, the importance of loyalty, and the happy discovery that hearts and friendships can grow to include more than one person. Its simple language and relatable emotional challenges make it an excellent choice for newly independent readers, offering a safe space to explore complex social dynamics in a gentle, reassuring way.

Friendship & Loyalty Dogs Friendship & Social Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends Family & Siblings Empathy & Kindness

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A character feels lonely and jealous when their best friend makes a new friend.

Sensitive Topics

There are no major sensitive topics. The emotional conflict is centered on mild, everyday social challenges like jealousy and feeling left out. The approach is secular and the resolution is unequivocally hopeful and reassuring.