PenPen Says Please

About this book

PenPen Says Please is a warm, gently illustrated children's story set in Whispering Pines Grove, a hidden French provincial village where a community of free and independent French Bulldogs lives among cobblestone paths, flower-filled cottages, and the smell of fresh bread from Emille's bakery. At the center of the story is Penelope Daisy-PenPen to her family and friends-a thoughtful, kind black-brindled French Bulldog who quietly leads by example. As PenPen moves through the village, ordinary moments become simple lessons in courtesy and friendship. She asks Emille for a croissant with "please," says "thank you" when someone helps her, answers "you're welcome," helps Gertie carry flowers, returns Albert's runaway hat, assists Suzette with playful puppies, and makes room for Estelle the cat. Through repetition, familiar situations, expressive illustrations, and gentle humor, children begin to connect kind words with helpful actions and happy social experiences. Written for Developmental Year 2, approximately 12-24 months, the book is designed for shared reading between a child and a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver. Short sentences, repeated phrases, simple actions, visual cues, and opportunities to point, imitate, wave, help, and find the tiny red balloon encourage early language, social awareness, listening, turn-taking, and emotional connection. At its heart, PenPen Says Please carries one simple message: Little words can make a big difference. Please. Thank you. You're welcome. Kind words help everyone feel at home.