Stories That Stay with Children Long After the Last Page
A Caring Children's Book Collection
Growing up isn't always easy.
Children experience change, loss, new friendships, uncertainty, and moments when they need courage to keep moving forward.
Abby's Adventures gently explores these experiences through engaging stories, lovable animal characters, and meaningful adventures that encourage empathy, resilience, kindness, and hope.
Every story reminds young readers that they are never truly alone—and that friendship can often be found in unexpected places.
About Abby's Adventures
Abby
Our Story
Our Story
Abby’s Adventures was inspired by the beauty of Batten Bay, a very special dog, and the loss of my mother, lovingly known as Nanny.
Our Story
Our Story
Our Story
Through Abby’s eyes, the series explores the sadness and uncertainty that follow the loss of someone deeply loved, while gently showing young readers that grief can exist alongside hope.
Family
Our Story
Family
As Abby adjusts to a new home, forms new friendships, and finds the courage to begin again, she reminds us that love remains with us and that even after great loss, the heart can open to new beginnings.
Abby's Adventures - Book 1
Author Bobbie Henderson
Illustrations by Nick Henderson
After losing Nanny and her home, Abby starts fresh in Batten Bay. With friends by her side, she learns that kindness, courage, and friendship can turn hard changes into hopeful beginnings.
Available on Amazon or at The Salty Shell
Abby's Adventures Coloring & Activity Book
This companion activity book to Abby's Adventures lets readers color their own versions of Abby's new home. Single-sided pages work with wet or dry media.
Available on Amazon
Meet Abby and her Batten Day Friends
Abby
Abby
Abby
She may be small, but her courage is mighty. Through kindness, resilience, and adventure, she shows that every new day can bring something wonderful.
Zack
Abby
Abby
A loyal Labrador Retriever who quickly becomes one of Abby's closest friends and encourages her to face new experiences with confidence
Odin
Abby
Carly
Quiet Strength & Compassion
A gentle Great Pyrenees with a calm spirit and wise heart, always ready to lend encouragement when it's needed most.
Carly
Carly
Carly
Confidence & Believing in yourself
An energetic puppy whose playful personality reminds everyone that joy can often be found in the simplest moments
Piper
Carly
Piper
A friendly dolphin who adds excitement, wonder, and a little seaside magic to Abby's adventures
Community
Educator Guide
Classroom resources
Classroom resources
Enhance your classroom with our free Educator Guide for Abby's Adventures.
It features discussion questions, vocabulary, comprehension activities, and ideas to spark conversations about kindness, resilience, friendship, and courage.
Classroom resources
Classroom resources
Classroom resources
Extend the adventure with printable classroom resources that make learning fun.
Explore activity sheets, coloring pages, writing prompts, and character activities, perfect for reinforcing reading skills and sparking creativity.
Author visits
Classroom resources
Author visits
Invite the author to your school, library, or event for an interactive experience.
Author visits feature:
•Story discussions •Inspiration behind Abby’s Adventures Activities that spark kids' love of reading, writing, and imagination.
Meet the Author
Bobbie Henderson is a lifelong animal lover and children’s storyteller who believes kindness and courage can make life’s biggest changes feel less frightening. Inspired by coastal life with her husband and their three dogs, she writes gentle, heartwarming stories that nurture empathy, curiosity, and hope—reminding young readers that anyone, no matter their size, can have a lasting pawprint on the world.