"Not Afraid of Dogs" by Susanna Pitzer follows the journey of a young girl named Penny who has always been terrified of dogs due to a traumatic childhood experience. When she moves to a new neighborhood where she must confront her fears head-on, she meets a friendly golden retriever named Max who helps her navigate her anxiety. Through interactions with Max and the supportive community around her, Penny learns about trust, friendship, and the importance of facing one’s fears. This heartwarming story emphasizes resilience, personal growth, and the bond between humans and animals. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Walker & Company .

Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch.