The Brown Dog of the Green Glen

A A picture book about fear, courage, and learning to understand your feelings.

The Story.

When Finn's mother falls ill, his older brothers are too frightened to help. Finn, small but determined, sets off alone to find the healing spring hidden deep in the Green Glen. At the edge of the city, he meets an enormous Brown Dog: shaggy, wild, and frightening. His knees are shaking. But he keeps going.

A boy, a wild Scottish glen, and a friendship that changes everything.

Along the way, Finn discovers something many children need to hear again and again. Fear does not mean failure, and even the scariest things can create the strongest friendships. Inspired by a traditional Scottish folk tale collected in the 1800s, with charming watercolor illustrations and rhythmic read-aloud verses, this is a story families return to again and again.

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"A gentle, powerful book that helps children understand and navigate their emotions in a way that feels safe and engaging."

Michelle, Amazon.com

"Such a fun book, it not only teaches kids about their emotions, but it’s done in such a fun way. It has great illustrations. "

Beth, Amazon.com

★★★★★

"A book every parent should have when talking to their child about feelings.... wonderfully written."

Rachelle, Amazon.com

★★★★★

"It’s different from most children’s books about emotions because it uses storytelling and provides child-friendly definitions. "

SB, Amazon.com

★★★★★

"I love how this story teaches children all of the emotions with each page. It explains each emotion simply, helping the child to understand each one."

"This book is really wonderful, it goes through a wide range of emotions and has beautiful art. This is a great tool to teach children about emotions."

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What Children Learn.

More than a bedtime story.

Detailed Illustrations

Full-page illustrations clearly show emotions through facial expressions and body language, supporting discussion and understanding for all children, including those who experience the world differently.

Gentle check-in pages throughout invite children to reflect on how they are feeling, making every reading a shared conversation as well as an adventure.