Mortimer the Terrier's Second Chance: A Self-Esteem Book for Kids

In this empowerment book for kids, preschool and elementary-school-age children will learn the importance of self-love and joy of pet adoption through the curious and charming Mortimer the Terrier.

"So, if I just do things that I like, I'll find a family that likes those things too?" Mortimer asked.

"It's worth a try, isn't it?"

Mortimer's family doesn't appreciate his taste for adventure. A run-in with a roast turkey is their last straw, and the family brings Mortimer to an animal shelter. He desperately wants a new home and tries doing what all the other shelter dogs do. Nothing seems to work.

One day, the dog next door asks Mortimer a question that makes him wonder: Is the secret to finding his forever family already inside of him?

Mortimer the Terrier's Second Chance is a hilarious and heartwarming self-confidence book for kids that will:

• teach children to celebrate their individuality, even in the face of adversity
• encourage kids to consider pet adoption for their next dog or cat
• make a great gift for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends to give to the special children in their lives

Fans of Kelp from Not Quite Narwhal and Arfy from Can I Be Your Dog? will fall in love with Mortimer the Terrier in this story that's sure to become a favorite in your family's bedtime reading rotation.

"As an early childhood educator, I'm always looking for stories that spark conversation and help children understand big ideas. Mortimer the Terrier's Second Chance does exactly that!"

—Christine Ganas, kindergarten teacher at Rodgers Forge Elementary School (#1 Ranked Elementary School in Maryland for 2024-2025)