About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling like the odd one out or is struggling to find where they belong in a new environment. Happy's Big Plan is a gentle story about a dog at a riding school who is determined to find his perfect human match. It speaks directly to a child's need for connection and the quiet anxiety that comes with being the new kid. Through Happy's perspective, the story explores themes of patience, intuition, and the importance of looking past the surface to find a true friend. It is an ideal bridge for early chapter book readers, offering a comforting narrative that reinforces the idea that there is a right place and a right person for everyone. Parents will appreciate the positive modeling of empathy and the sweet, low-stakes tension that rewards a child's emotional investment.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It touches lightly on the feeling of being unchosen or overlooked, but the approach is realistic and gentle. There are no heavy traumas, only the relatable social discomfort of finding one's place in a group.
