An Anna Dewdney Read Together Award- Honor Book, Cybils Award Nominee, and Dog Writer's Association of America -Runner up Early Readers"Warm and cozy illustrations provide the perfect complement to the characters and the storyline." - Midwest Book ReviewBella & Blue is a graphic early reader series that celebrates life's everyday struggles, silliness, and surprises.Eight year old Bella has anxiety. Small things aren't so small for Bella. But with the help of her colorful dog, Blue, and her grandma, Gigi, who has a flair for all things French and over-the-top hats, Bella can handle every day's twists and turns.Blue is the companion children dream of. The therapy dog that plays paddy-cake to calm Bella's nerves & take away her blues.Celebrate the beauty of being blue, in this first book of the graphic early reader series, Bella & Blue. Book 1 contains 3 short stories, perfect for the stamina of emerging readers. (F&P Reading Level M)