Fletcher and the Great Big Dog

Fletcher and the Great Big Dog is a gentle chapter book exploring a common childhood fear: encountering a large, unfamiliar dog and the subsequent anxiety of being lost. The narrative follows Fletcher, likely a small animal, as he flees from a 'great big dog' and finds himself disoriented. The book handles the topic of fear and getting lost with a comforting tone, focusing on Fletcher's journey to overcome his initial fright and find his way back. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, with younger readers enjoying it as a read-aloud and older children practicing independent reading. Parents might reach for this book when their child is expressing fears about animals or navigating new environments, offering a story that normalizes these feelings and models resilience.