Cocoa Bear & Bennie Boy

Cocoa Bear and Bennie Boy are two Bernese Mountain Dogs. Six-year old Cocoa Bear narrates this children's story which presents thoughtful themes such as love, pride, fear, and the importance of family. Cocoa is happy and secure but when unexpected changes occur, she is worried and sad. How does she cope with new surroundings and a new family member? Is she able to grow and thrive in spite of her fears? The story includes many candid, family-album photos. The photos speak for Cocoa & Bennie and it is a joy to look at them. A DVD of these photos is available at our website: www.cocoabear-bennieboy.com This book is suited for use in elementary school reading and writing programs. It uses a series of "little moments" to create a detailed narrative; photos are used to bring the story to life; the first-person narrative voice reveals feelings and experiences. Real facts, particularly about dogs and nature, are embedded in the story, easily facilitating follow-up discussions, research and higher order thinking.