"With my dog, I am brave. I can do tricky things, and I help my dog with new tricks too. We practice and cheer each other on because we're growing and learning together." Everything is better with a buddy by your side. Help a child discover the joy of friendship with this cuddly puppy plush and picture book pair. Read the sweet storybook to explore all the things you can do to be a good friend--from listening to each other and trying new things together to showing kindness and working to understand how the other may feel. Let your child use the kit's doggie companion as a reading buddy, a nonjudgmental audience ready to encourage as your child develops their confidence. Together, the book and plush are opportunities to remind a little one that they are seen, heard, and deeply supported as they grow and take on new skills.