Welcome to the official home of the Heart to Heart Animal Stories, a chapter book series for children ages 8 to 12.
Each book follows Shadow the German shepherd, along with her feline friends Snowball and Smokey, as they help children explore real emotions in gentle and comforting ways. These stories are designed to encourage courage, kindness, patience, and understanding through everyday adventures.
Book 1 – Shadow Learns to Be Brave
A Tail of Bravery and Friendship
Shadow is nervous about new things and strange sounds. With the help of her family and her cat friends, she learns that bravery grows one small step at a time.
Book 2 – Shadow’s First Camping Trip
A Tail of Courage and New Adventures
Shadow goes on her very first camping trip and discovers that trying new experiences can be both exciting and a little scary. Along the way, she learns that being brave means trying even when you feel unsure.
Now Available for Preorder
Book 3 – Shadow Learns to Share the Love
A Tail About Jealousy and Understanding
Shadow begins to feel left out when attention is shared with others. She learns that love grows bigger when it is shared.
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Book 4 – Shadow and the Bad Day
A Tail About Anger and Frustration
When things do not go her way, Shadow discovers how to handle big feelings and turn a bad day around.
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Book 5 – Shadow Says Goodbye
A Tail About Grief and Sadness
In a gentle and caring story, Shadow and her family learn how to face loss together and find comfort in love and memories.
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Book 6 – Shadow Learns to Be Okay Alone
A Tail About Loneliness and Healing
Shadow learns that being alone sometimes is okay, and that friendship and family are always waiting for her.
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Book 7 – Shadow Learns to Wait
A Tail About Patience and Growing Stronger
Shadow discovers that waiting can be hard, but patience helps good things happen.
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Book 8 – Shadow Carries Love Forward
A Tail About Acceptance and Lifelong Love
Shadow learns that grief changes over time, and that love stays with us forever.
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New adventures and new animal friends are always being created. Official cover reveals and release dates will be announced as each book is completed.
Check back often to see what is coming next.
All Ellie Brook books are available through Amazon in:
Kindle eBook
Paperback
Hardcover
Direct links to each book will be added as official covers are released.
Thank you for reading and supporting the Heart to Heart Animal Stories.