Stephanie Ellen Sy,
Isabella Kung (Illustrated by)
May 12, 2026
Hardcover Picture Book
Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings / Places / Asia
Ages 4 to 8, Grades P to 3
A young girl is afraid of dogs, and a small dog is afraid of children in this funny, bighearted picture book about overcoming fear to find friendship.
Jia runs from every dog—big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid—behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups' legs.
When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who understands.
Jia runs from every dog—big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid—behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups' legs.
When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who understands.
