The Heart to Heart Animal Stories series is a collection of gentle chapter books for children ages 8 to 12. Each story follows the adventures of Shadow the German shepherd and her loyal feline friends Snowball and Smokey as they help children understand big emotions in small, comforting steps.
These books are written to help young readers feel brave, understood, and supported as they grow. Through everyday experiences and relatable challenges, Shadow shows that all feelings are normal and that courage grows with patience, love, and kindness.
Every book in the Heart to Heart Animal Stories explores an important childhood theme, including:
learning to be brave
handling jealousy
managing anger and frustration
coping with sadness and grief
dealing with loneliness
practicing patience
finding acceptance and hope
The stories are heartfelt, honest, and age-appropriate, offering children a safe and reassuring way to talk about their own feelings.
A Tail of Bravery and Friendship
Shadow learns that new experiences can feel scary, but bravery grows when she takes one small step at a time.
A Tail of Courage and New Adventures
On her first camping trip, Shadow discovers that trying new things can be exciting and a little frightening, and that true courage means trying anyway.
A Tail About Jealousy and Understanding
Shadow learns that sharing attention and love is not always easy, but kindness helps jealous feelings grow smaller.
A Tail About Anger and Frustration
When nothing seems to go right, Shadow discovers healthy ways to handle anger and turn a bad day around.
A Tail About Grief and Sadness
In a gentle and caring story, Shadow and her family learn to face loss together and find comfort through love and memories.
A Tail About Loneliness and Healing
Shadow learns that being alone sometimes is okay, and that friendship and family are always waiting for her.
A Tail About Patience and Growing Stronger
Shadow discovers that patience can be difficult, but waiting helps good things happen.
A Tail About Acceptance and Lifelong Love
Shadow learns that grief changes over time and that love stays in our hearts forever.
The Heart to Heart Animal Stories are perfect for:
children who love animals
young readers ages 8 to 12
families who want gentle books about feelings
classrooms and bedtime reading
kids who need comfort, encouragement, or reassurance
New stories and new animal friends are always in development. Official cover reveals, release dates, and updates will be shared here as each book is completed.
Thank you for being part of Shadow’s journey.