The Tales of Dylan the Dog

  These exciting adventure stories deal with issues such as anxiety, sibling rivalry, separation, and bereavement, as seen through the eyes of Dylan the dog.

At the moment these books are only available from this site to addresses in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland.

See some of the wonderful illustrations from each book below.

Where's Dylan?

Book one describes the fear Dylan has about jet noise; the kind you hear when a low-flying jet emits that deep, rumbling roar.

The story shows the impact on his daily life and family and the adventures and struggles along the road to his recovery.

Explore chapter 4 of the book here

Two's Company

​Book two sees the arrival of a new puppy into the family –Alfie.

Megan is jealous of Alfie and initially rejects him. But dramatic events change her perspective on life and friendship.

Stolen!

Book three deals with separation anxiety. Megan is stolen and her family is devastated.

The family struggle to adjust to life without Megan until there is a final, joyous reunion.

Explore chapter 8 of the book here

Remembering Finn

Book four is a celebration of the life of Finn; a close friend of the family who dies of cancer.

All the characters have a wonderful story to relate about Finn's bravery and kindness.

His memory will live on through his adventures and in the life of his puppies.

Explore chapter 4 of the book here

All the books, whilst dealing with emotional issues, are full of wit and excitement. The stories provide entertainment and a safe way for children to explore issues that may affect them.

The books follow on from each other, but can be read independently. They mirror the feelings of both animals and children in their responses to these emotional issues.

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Illustrated by Emma Howitt.

Her illustrations manage to convey the emotional responses of the characters in a way that helps children to empathise with the issues explored within these books.