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Duke And Toby Get In Trouble
Paperback
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781971714554
Publisher: Alandrea Publishing
Published: May 6 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Some days seem to go wrong from the very beginning.
After Toby gives in to the temptation of stealing a piece of bacon, one mistake leads to another for him and Duke. A spilled oil pan in the barn, muddy paw prints through the house, hurt feelings, guilt, frustration, and finally a frightening chase deep into the woods leave the two dogs wondering if they've ruined everything.
But Duke and Toby Get In Trouble is not really a story about bad dogs.
It is a story about bad days.
Set on a quiet Shenandoah Valley farm, this emotionally rich installment in the beloved Duke & Toby series explores the complicated feelings children experience when they make mistakes and disappoint the people they love. Through gentle storytelling and cinematic illustrations, young readers learn that poor choices, accidents, impulsive decisions, and difficult emotions are all part of growing up.
More importantly, they learn that being loved does not mean being perfect.
As Toby finds himself lost and alone in the dark woods, he begins to understand how quickly small decisions can carry us far away from where we intended to be. Yet even in fear and regret, the story reminds children of something deeply important: love continues searching for us, even on our worst days.
Written with warmth, emotional honesty, and compassion, Duke and Toby Get In Trouble encourages conversations about:
- consequences and accountability
- guilt and emotional regulation
- forgiveness and second chances
- impulsive behavior and self-control
- family connection and unconditional love
- learning and growing from mistakes
Perfect for children ages 4-10, parents, teachers, counselors, therapists, and dog lovers alike, this heartfelt story reassures young readers that mistakes do not define who they are. What matters most is learning, growing, and knowing that home, love, and forgiveness are still waiting for them at the end of even the hardest day.
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