Sticking Together: A Dog's Tale by Linda Cooper & Jim Hodge

Quick Summary:

"From the first howl to the final page, Sticking Together: A Dog’s Tale captures the heart with its tender portrayal of canine camaraderie and the challenges they overcome together."

"Illustration of three cartoon-style dogs—two white and one brown—howling together at a large, glowing yellow moon." Ginaraemitchell.com blog graphic

Sticking Together: A Dog's Tale by Linda Cooper & Jim Hodge ~ 4.5 ✨#BookReview #DogLife #DogBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #RaisingReaders #FreeLessonPlan #CopingSkills @HungryMuttProductions

Book Details

Sticking Together: A Dog's Tale by Linda Cooper & Jim Hodge ~ 4.5 ✨#BookReview #DogLife #DogBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #RaisingReaders #FreeLessonPlan #CopingSkills @HungryMuttProductionsSticking Together: A Dog's Tale
By Jim Hodge, Linda Cooper
Published by Hungry Mutt Productions on March 14, 2025
Genres: Children's Picture Book
Formats: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 35

Bella was a carefree pup, chasing birds, barking at mail carriers, and frolicking with her brothers. But her world changes when she forgets her mother’s advice and lands in some deep trouble. She gets lost in the woods, led astray by her best friend and catches the Dogvid virus.

Happily, her brothers Buddy and Barnaby are there for her. And Bella discovers that while bad things sometimes happen, chances are that if you stick together, alI will be well.

four-half-stars
Source: Kindle Unlimited

image button for Goodreads linking to Sticking Together

Add to StoryGraph button linking to Sticking Together

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Free Lesson Plan: Teaching Risks, Consequences, Resilience & Empathy

This complimentary lesson plan will help children explore important life skills. Designed to foster discussions around decision-making, emotional growth, and understanding others, it is perfect for classrooms, counseling sessions, or at-home learning.

👉 Download the Free Lesson Plan

 Provided by the author/publisher.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Purchase Links for Sticking Together

[amazon box ="B0F1KSR8QK"]

KINDLE     PAPERBACK

[amazon fields ="162389011X" value="button"]

If the above links do not take you to your country's Amazon page, please let me know, and I'll gladly send you a link.

Using my link does not change the price you pay. Amazon pays me a minimal amount from their share, and every penny helps support this blog.

Purchase Sticking Together from YOUR local Bookshop!

(For anti-BigStore readers, Bookshop.org is an excellent way to support your favorite authors…and bloggers.)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

My Thoughts on Sticking Together

Can you imagine a world where a playful pup named Bella embarks on adventures, learns life lessons, and discovers the true meaning of sticking together? In Sticking Together: A Dog’s Tale, authors Linda Cooper and Jim Hodge create a heartwarming story that will delight both children and adults.

Bella's journey is filled with mischief and moments of reflection, with a gentle reminder of the importance of obedience and understanding the consequences of our actions. Her experiences open doors for meaningful conversations between parents and children about responsibility and empathy.

The author/publisher has included a wonderful free lesson plan to go along with the story. I think readers will find it especially helpful.

Agustina Perciante's illustrations beautifully complement the story, bringing Bella's world to life with charm and whimsy. Each page is a visual delight, capturing the essence of Bella's adventures and her emotions.

While the font choice looks very pretty on the page, added together with the amount of text, it could present a slight challenge for the youngest readers. However, it enhances the read-aloud experience, making it an excellent choice for read-alongs.

Sticking Together: A Dog’s Tale is more than just a children's book. It's a delightful tale that imparts valuable lessons through engaging storytelling and captivating illustrations. It's a must-have addition to any children's book library.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 dog bones 🦴

I read this book through my Kindle Unlimited subscription even though the publisher offered me a copy. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion. I hope you will pick up a copy and judge for yourself. (Using my affiliate links is always appreciated.)

"Illustration of three cartoon-style dogs—two white and one brown—howling together at a large, glowing yellow moon."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kindle Unlimited book w paper boats image used in

I love my Amazon Kindle Unlimited Subscription. So many books, so little time!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

About Jim Hodge

After managing an out-of-print book shop in Alexandria, Va., Jim Hodge taught high school English.

He then worked as a general assignment reporter for a Shenandoah Valley newspaper before joining The Times-Picayune in New Orleans, where he was a longtime writer and editor.

About Linda Cooper

After managing a small art gallery, Linda Cooper taught literature and writing in New Orleans high schools before joining the ESL faculty at Tulane University.

She is also the author of I Don’t. I Don’t. I Do! – a children’s book depicting a day in the life of a young boy who learns that sometimes you have to do what you don’t like, in order to do what you do like

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Similar Reviews

  • Gunner Goes Series by Karl Riemensperger
    This four-book series follows Gunner, a Black Labrador mix, on various adventures as he adjusts to a new home and family. The stories emphasize themes of adoption, resilience, and the bond between humans and dogs.

  • My Dog Thinks He’s a Cat by Craig T. Feigh
    A humorous tale about a dog who believes he's a cat, this book explores themes of identity and acceptance. It's designed to teach children about diversity and understanding differences in a lighthearted manner.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Look for me here ⇓

Amazon     Goodreads     StoryGraph

If you enjoyed this post, don’t forget to like, follow, share, and comment!

#BookSky  💙📚

BlueSky       Pinterest      Instagram

Twitter/X      Threads      LinkedIn

Facebook   Mastodon    

This post will be auto-shared with the above accounts, even if I am not active there.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Let's talk books! Or Food! Or Crafts! No matter the subject, you can find civil discussions in the chat. All mean, spammy, derogatory comments will be deleted. 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 



Discover more from Gina Rae Mitchell

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.


Posted 05/14/2025 by Gina in Book Promotions, Book Reviews, Books, Children's, Fiction / 1 Comment

Tags: , , , , ,

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

One response to “Sticking Together: A Dog's Tale by Linda Cooper & Jim Hodge ~ 4.5 ✨#BookReview #DogLife #DogBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #RaisingReaders #FreeLessonPlan #CopingSkills @HungryMuttProductions