THE FURRY FRIENDS

Five delightful stories in one colorful book. Lighthearted, entertaining, and eternally relatable, these compelling vignettes teach children how to manage emotions and develop self-regulation through the trials and troubles of loveable animal characters. 

Capturing the innocence of a young child, the characters in these stories make behavioral choices that get them into sticky situations. Young readers listen rapt wondering what will come of these uh-oh moments. Ultimately, the problems are resolved through the patient guidance of a caring adult.

Children aren’t the only ones who benefit from THE FURRY FRIENDS. These timeless tales give parents, teachers, and caregivers a tool at their fingertips that helps toddlers, preschoolers, and grades K-1 students get through life’s tough little problems.

This charming collection targets universal themes neutral to all cultures, genders, and home/school/childcare settings:

  • Little Chick learns to put away toys after playing with them.
  • Little Mouse learns not to ask for a Band-Aid when not hurt.
  • Little Raccoon learns not to color all over the walls and furniture.
  • Little Bunny learns to share.
  • Little Kitty learns to overcome shyness. 

Children love returning to their favorite characters and their troublesome moments, knowing they will be lovingly supported and soothed in the end. 


The Furry Friends

Five Favorite Stories

Five delightful stories in one colorful book. Lighthearted, entertaining, and eternally relatable, these compelling vignettes teach children how to manage emotions and develop self-regulation through the trials and troubles of loveable animal characters.

Capturing the innocence of a young child, the characters in these stories make behavioral...

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Little Chick

When Little Chick can't find his hammer, he becomes angry. He stamps his feet and runs around. How will this uh-oh moment be resolved?

Little Chick is one of five heartwarming stories in The Furry Friends--Five Favorite Stories collection, designed for ages 0-6. Each colorful story teaches children how to manage feelings and develop...

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Little Mouse

Little Mouse asks for a Band-Aid even though he isn't hurt. With only one Band-Aid left in the box, Mommy Mouse tells Little Mouse he may not have a band-aid. Little Mouse gets angry. He stamps his feet and runs around. How will this uh-oh moment be resolved?

Little Mouse is one of five heartwarming stories in The Furry Friends--Five Favorite...

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Little Raccoon

Little Raccoon opens a box of crayons and proceeds to color the furniture, the floor, and the walls. When Daddy Raccoon comes in, he is stunned to see crayon marks all over the house. How will this uh-oh moment be resolved?

Little Raccoon is one of five heartwarming stories in The Furry Friends--Five Favorite Stories collection, designed for ages...

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Little Kitty

Little Kitty goes to a birthday party but is so shy, he doesn't play with the other kitties. He just stands by the wall feeling sad and left out. By the time the birthday cake is served, Little Kitty is so hungry he decides to join the other kitties at the party table. He even manages to play a game with the other kitties. Just as he begins...

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Little Bunny

Little Bunny is playing with his blocks. When Bunny Sister tries to join him he pushes her away. She feels sad. Little Bunny sees some bigger blocks. Bunny Cousin is playing with them but won't let Little Bunny play and pushes him away. How will this uh-oh moment be resolved?

Little Bunny is one of five heartwarming stories in The Furry...

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