Bonus Days: A dog's story about hope, second chances, and love

What happens when an old dog finally learns what love feels like?Frankie is a senior corgi who still remembers when the children used to play with him. Now he sleeps alone in the backyard, watching through the window as his family packs for a new life—one that doesn't include him. Just when he's lost all hope, an angel dog appears with an impossible promise: second chances are real. What follows is a journey from abandonment to belonging—complete with a new mama, corgi siblings, adventures by the ocean, and the discovery that every day is a bonus day when you’re finally home.Inspired by actual events, Bonus Days is a beautifully illustrated story that will have children asking for one more read—and adults quietly reaching for tissues. A celebration of senior pet adoption and the profound, life-changing bond between humans and animals, Bonus Days belongs alongside treasured classics like The Velveteen Rabbit and Love That Dog.This story tenderly addresses themes of abandonment and loss, framed always through hope and healing—making it a gentle companion for children navigating big feelings about belonging, compassion, second chances, and what it means to truly come home. Read more