Duke & Toby’s Weekend Away: A Story About Friendship, Expectations, and Being Truly Seen - Couverture souple

Grandemange, Alain

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1971714569 ISBN 13 : 9781971714561

Editeur : Alandrea Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

When Duke and Toby spend a weekend at a countryside dog daycare, Toby quickly notices one dog everyone seems to admire.

Bella is beautiful, graceful, calm, and impossible to ignore. The other dogs gather around her constantly, eager for her attention. But while the others chase balls, splash through muddy puddles, and race wildly across the yard, Bella always seems to stay carefully on the sidelines.

Toby can’t understand why.

As the daycare grows quiet and the stars begin to fill the night sky, Duke and Toby slowly discover there is far more to Bella than the image everyone sees.

Beneath the moonlight, three dogs share honest conversations about expectations, loneliness, and the exhausting feeling of always trying to be who others want you to be.

Warm, cinematic, and emotionally rich, Duke & Toby’s Weekend Away is a gentle story about friendship, empathy, and the importance of seeing others with kindness and understanding.

Perfect for children ages 5–10, this beautifully illustrated story encourages thoughtful conversations about:

• empathy and compassion
• social pressure and expectations
• friendship and belonging
• emotional honesty
• looking beyond appearances

Written in lyrical prose with emotionally cinematic illustrations, this heartfelt addition to the Duke & Toby series reminds readers that sometimes the dogs who seem happiest on the outside may simply be hoping someone sees the real them underneath.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Alain Grandemange is an author, editor, and photographer whose work is rooted in quiet moments, meaningful connections, and the beauty of everyday life. Drawing inspiration from rural living, nature, and the rhythms of home, his stories invite readers to slow down, notice more, and find meaning in simple truths.His children's books are known for their emotional depth, gentle wisdom, and thoughtful storytelling. Rather than offering easy answers, Alain's stories explore empathy, resilience, curiosity, and the importance of presence-encouraging young readers to reflect, feel, and grow alongside the characters. Each book carries a message children need to hear, wrapped in warmth, honesty, and care.As a photographer and visual storyteller, Alain brings a keen eye for detail and atmosphere to his work, often blending words and imagery to create immersive, comforting worlds. Whether writing for children or creating visual art, his goal remains the same: to create work that feels sincere, lasting, and deeply human.Alain lives in rural Virginia, where the landscape, animals, and daily moments of country life continue to shape and inspire his creative work.

Alandrea Publishing is an independent publishing house dedicated to creating thoughtful, beautifully crafted books that celebrate presence, connection, and the quiet richness of everyday life. Rooted in a love of storytelling, nature, and meaningful reflection, Alandrea Publishing focuses on work that feels sincere, lasting, and deeply human.The catalog spans children's literature, adult coloring books, and visual storytelling projects, each designed to invite readers to slow down, notice more, and engage with the world in a gentler, more intentional way. For children, Alandrea Publishing produces emotionally resonant stories that emphasize empathy, resilience, curiosity, and kindness-offering lessons that unfold naturally through narrative rather than instruction.In its visual works, including coloring books and photography-based projects, the press emphasizes craftsmanship, atmosphere, and calm-creating spaces for creativity, mindfulness, and quiet joy. Every publication is guided by the belief that books can be both comforting and meaningful, simple yet profound.Based in rural Virginia, Alandrea Publishing draws continual inspiration from the natural landscape, country living, and the small moments that give life its depth. Each book is created with care, intention, and respect for readers of all ages.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alandrea Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1971714569
• ISBN 13: 9781971714561
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 42
• Éditeur: Publishing Alandrea
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg