Every child has a little bit of weirdness inside them, and that is what makes them wonderful.
Meet Dodgy, a cheerful, freckle-faced boy with a big imagination and an even bigger heart. He loves animals, especially frogs and bears. When Halloween arrives, Dodgy cannot decide which one to be, so he decides to become both.
His costume is fuzzy, floppy, and a little silly, but it feels completely right. Not everyone understands it, though. Some people laugh. Others tease. And for a moment, Dodgy starts to wonder if being different might be too strange.
That is when the magic begins. On a quiet night filled with crunchy leaves and moonlight, Dodgy discovers a secret clearing in the woods where wonderfully weird kids gather to be themselves. In that magical place, he learns that standing out is not something to hide. It is something to celebrate.
Written by Jacob Gingras, Dodgy: The Frog-Bear is a beautifully told story about imagination, kindness, and courage. It encourages young readers to embrace who they are and reminds parents that the best thing we can give our children is the confidence to be themselves.
So the next time the wind sounds like laughter and the night feels full of secrets, listen closely. You just might find the same clearing that Dodgy did.
Parents, grab your copy of Dodgy: The Frog-Bear on Amazon today and share this magical story with the wonderfully unique child in your life.
