Dog lovers and even those who don’t know much about dogs will enjoy this captivating story. You learn about bullies both on the human and canine side and how to help those who are being bullied.

Posie Parker the golden retriever pictured on the cover narrates the story. She lives in New York City with her owners, energetic young friend, Lucy, and her mother. Posie has been learning how to be a therapist by listening to the mom who helps clients with their emotional problems. She is working with Tyler who is being bullied at school. It parallels what is going on with a new dog in the neighborhood named Shadow. A bulldog has been spreading rumors about him and acting aggressively at the local park. Posie takes the lessons that are helping Tyler and apples them to Shadow’s situation in how to deal with the bully bulldog. Posie is not alone as she has help with some of her dog friends.

Being a dog owner myself I smiled at the reactions Posie has about her humans and life as a dog. They seemed spot on like why dogs bark when the doorbell rings. The plot moves along at a perfect pace and the length (111 pages) make POSIE PARKER AND THE BULLDOG BULLY an appealing read-aloud. The ending wraps up the the plot with satisfying appeal. You’ll be hoping for a sequel to be back again with Posie and her owners. Posie Parker you are one good dog… as is your story!

BOOK BIRTHDAY: September 16, 2025

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