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A gentle, heartwarming farm adventure for kids who love animals, nature, and stories about friendship and home. When Rocky the Rooster escapes from the coop, the peaceful farm turns upside down. Duke, a loyal black Lab, and Toby, a playful little Lhasa Apso, join their humans in a search through fields, forests, and rain to bring Rocky back. Will the runaway rooster return home? Duke & Toby and the Runaway Rooster is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book about patience, trust, and the power of love and teamwork. Perfect for ages 3-8, it's a soothing, realistic farm animal story told through lyrical storytelling and soft watercolor art. Ideal for families looking for: Children's books about farm animals and chickens Stories about dogs and emotional connection Gentle bedtime stories with depth and heart Books that celebrate rural life and nature This tender story is part of the Duke & Toby series, a collection of heartfelt adventures rooted in the beauty of country living, and the bonds that grow between animals and the people who love them.

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Alain Grandemange is an author, editor, and photographer whose work is rooted in quiet moments, meaningful connections, and the beauty of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from rural living, nature, and the rhythms of home, his stories invite readers to slow down, notice more, and find meaning in simple truths.His children's books are known for their emotional depth, gentle wisdom, and thoughtful storytelling. Rather than offering easy answers, Alain's stories explore empathy, resilience, curiosity, and the importance of presence-encouraging young readers to reflect, feel, and grow alongside the characters. Each book carries a message children need to hear, wrapped in warmth, honesty, and care.As a photographer and visual storyteller, Alain brings a keen eye for detail and atmosphere to his work, often blending words and imagery to create immersive, comforting worlds. Whether writing for children or creating visual art, his goal remains the same: to create work that feels sincere, lasting, and deeply human.Alain lives in rural Virginia, where the landscape, animals, and daily moments of country life continue to shape and inspire his creative work. Alandrea Publishing is an independent publishing house dedicated to creating thoughtful, beautifully crafted books that celebrate presence, connection, and the quiet richness of everyday life. Rooted in a love of storytelling, nature, and meaningful reflection, Alandrea Publishing focuses on work that feels sincere, lasting, and deeply human.The catalog spans children's literature, adult coloring books, and visual storytelling projects, each designed to invite readers to slow down, notice more, and engage with the world in a gentler, more intentional way. For children, Alandrea Publishing produces emotionally resonant stories that emphasize empathy, resilience, curiosity, and kindness-offering lessons that unfold naturally through narrative rather than instruction.In its visual works, including coloring books and photography-based projects, the press emphasizes craftsmanship, atmosphere, and calm-creating spaces for creativity, mindfulness, and quiet joy. Every publication is guided by the belief that books can be both comforting and meaningful, simple yet profound.Based in rural Virginia, Alandrea Publishing draws continual inspiration from the natural landscape, country living, and the small moments that give life its depth. Each book is created with care, intention, and respect for readers of all ages.

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