Dakota & Chester and the Boundary at Bark Park (Dakota & Chester Good-Growth Adventures)($12.99Value)

Description

Kindness includes a clear no. At Bark Park, a shaggy new playmate keeps bumping Chester—even after the game stops being fun. Chester wants to be nice, but staying quiet will not keep him safe or teach the other dog what needs to change. With Dakota beside him, Chester learns five practical steps: notice discomfort, use calm and firm words, move away, get help, and allow repair when behavior changes. This funny, reassuring picture book shows children that boundaries are not mean—and that a trustworthy apology includes changed behavior. Includes discussion questions, kind-but-firm scripts, a boundary plan, and drawing activities for ages 5–9.