
By Carolyn Crimi, Laurel Molk (Illustrator)
A timid dog faces her fears to help someone smaller at the beach.
Sukie, a small dog with big fears, finds the beach terrifying. From sandy stairs to whooshing waves, everything seems daunting. But when someone even smaller needs help, Sukie must confront her anxieties. Can she find the courage to overcome her fears? This heartwarming tale explores the power of bravery and the unexpected strength found in helping others.
Come on, Sukie, you can do it! A little dog’s paralyzing anxiety gives way to bravery when someone smaller is in need in this humorous, tenderly sympathetic story. Lots of things at the beach scare Sukie. Lots. Because she is just a small dog, and the stairs are big and sandy, and the waves are big and whooshy, and the balls are big and beachy. And besides, there might be lobsters. With endearing illustrations and a perfectly paced text that captures a timid pup’s looping thoughts, here is a funny and honest read-aloud about how overwhelming the world can be when you’re worried – and how empowering it is to overcome your fears when it matters the most.
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