Sonnie & the Pink Collar

Sonnie & the Pink Collaricon

by Maddie Luongo

Publisher
Soncata Press
Publication
Sep 01, 2024
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
No
Price
22.99
Dimensions
6.25 x 9.25 in
ISBN
9798990851009
Pages
52
Age
4 - 6 years
Category
Character DevelopmentChildrens Early Learning Concepts

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Description

Sonnie and the Pink Collar, a story about friendship and acceptance, tells the heartwarming tale of Sonnie, who children see as a rough and tough muscular dog, and her friend, Tucker, whom children see as a big teddy bear. Sonnie grapples with being misjudged as a dog that children should not get near because of how it looks.

Being ignored makes Sonnie feel sad as she watches Tucker get all the attention. When Tucker learns that Sonnie feels neglected, he embarks on a mission for children to see Sonnie differently, hoping it will cheer up his doggie friend. Through humorous attempts to recommend that Sonnie wear a pink tutu, a hat adorned with daisies, and even pink boots, Tucker finally lands on an idea that Sonnie loves.

Tucker’s creative solution not only attracts children to Sonnie, it also gives her that much-needed self-confidence. Sonnie and the Pink Collar emphasizes the importance of feeling accepted and the power of true friendship.

Author(s)

Maddie Luongo

Maddie Luongo

Maddy Luongo has worked with over 500 canine clients during her 10-year dog-walking career. This self-proclaimed dog therapist drew inspiration from her daily dog-walking experiences to write “Sonnie & the Pink Collar.”

Her observations about how dogs interact with each other and the attention they receive from people based on their “cuteness” fueled this touching story. The way Maddy puts it, “Dogs have feelings, too! Just like people, these four-legged creatures crave love and attention.

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