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What can a dog teach a child about feelings, kindness, and everyday courage? 12 Lessons I Learned From My Dog is a gentle picture book about love, emotions, and friendship-told through twelve simple, heartwarming lessons inspired by the way dogs live and love. With soft, comforting illustrations and short, memorable messages, this book helps toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners understand big feelings in a calm, positive, and practical way. Dogs have so much to teach us about kindness, joy, and loving with our whole hearts. In this sweet and simple book about dogs, children will discover twelve lessons our furry friends have to share-lessons that support social-emotional growth while still feeling like a cozy storytime read. It's a warm celebration of dog love that kids can feel on every page. Inside, kids and children will learn to: Speak up when they need something (and ask clearly for love, help, or play) Stay close to the people they love and feel safe with Notice the tiniest moments-smell, listen, and feel the world around them Understand that rest is allowed, and they don't have to ""earn"" it Stand beside friends and protect the ones they love Say ""No"" when something feels wrong-and know their voice matters Reunite with joy and appreciation, like it's the very first time Shake off hard moments and keep going Begin again with a fresh start, every single day Go outside when life feels heavy and let a simple walk help Stay curious and explore the world with wonder Remember the biggest lesson of all: love is your superpower This picture book about dogs is designed to be more than cute-it's meaningful. Each lesson is short enough for a toddler to understand with help, and clear enough for a preschooler or kindergartner to repeat and remember. Parents, caregivers, and teachers can use these pages as gentle prompts for talking about emotions, boundaries, empathy, resilience, and gratitude-without making it feel like a ""lesson."" Why families love this book Supports social-emotional learning (SEL) in a warm, storytime-friendly way for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners Encourages empathy, resilience, gratitude, and healthy communication for kids and children Helps children name feelings, ask for what they need, and set simple boundaries Creates natural moments for parent-child discussion and connection through dog love Comforting tone and calming visuals-ideal for bedtime and quiet reading Perfect for Dog lovers, animal-loving kids, and families who want a sweet book about dogs Toddler, preschooler, and kindergartner storytime Classrooms, counseling corners, and SEL read-alouds for children Bedtime routines, anxiety-soothing reads, and gentle life lessons A thoughtful gift for birthdays, new siblings, or any child who needs extra reassurance If you want a picture book that feels soft and comforting while quietly building emotional strength, 12 Lessons I Learned From My Dog belongs on your shelf. Love big. Love always. If you're looking for a sweet, meaningful picture book about dogs that helps kids build kindness, confidence, and emotional strength, add 12 Lessons I Learned From My Dog to your cart today-and make it part of your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartner's bedtime routine. Scroll up and click ""Buy Now"" to bring these little paws and big lessons home.

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