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Meet the Friends of Friendship Falls!

Every friend is different. Every friend has something special to share.

Welcome to Friendship Falls, where a lovable group of friends learns, laughs, makes mistakes, helps one another—and discovers that what matters most is what’s on the inside.

Through their adventures, Dirt Dog and his friends explore kindness, courage, friendship, perseverance, patriotism, belonging, and a love of learning. Come meet the friends who make Friendship Falls such a special place!

DIRT DOG
Perseverance • Courage • Helping Others
Dirt Dog has a talent for getting messy—and an even bigger talent for helping others. He may not always look his best, but his kind heart, determination, and courage make him a friend you can count on.

PRISSY POODLE
Kindness • Compassion • Looking Beyond Appearances
Prissy loves looking her best, but she knows that what’s on the inside matters most. Kind and compassionate, she sees the good in others and reminds her friends to do the same.

SHOW DOG SHAWN
Confidence • Growth • Friendship
Strong, athletic, and confident, Show Dog Shawn usually looks like he has everything under control. But even the coolest dog in Friendship Falls has things to learn about friendship and kindness.

SNICKER SCHNAUZER
Loyalty • Friendship • Encouragement
Snicker is a lovable, loyal friend who’s always ready to join the fun. He’s the kind of friend who sticks beside you—and makes Friendship Falls a happier place along the way.

TINY TOT TIGER
Curiosity • Patriotism • Love of Learning
Tiny Tot has LOTS of questions—and that’s exactly how he learns! His curiosity leads him on adventures where he discovers more about his country, his community, and the people who serve them.

FURRY FELINE FRANNIE
Leadership • Family • Helping Others Learn
As Tiny Tot’s older sister, Frannie helps guide his curiosity and find answers to his many questions. She knows that sometimes the best way to help someone learn is to explore right alongside them.

BERNIE BLOOMS
Belonging • Inclusion • Celebrating Differences
Bernie Blooms brings something special to Friendship Falls. When an unexpected challenge threatens to keep her from participating in the talent show, her new friends discover that sometimes making room for everyone takes a little creativity—and a lot of friendship.

COOL CAT MOO
Courage • New Beginnings • Making Friends
Cool Cat Moo has always had plenty of friends—but moving to a new neighborhood and starting a new school makes her wonder whether she’ll ever feel that way again. With a little courage and some help from her new Friendship Falls neighbors, she discovers that new beginnings can lead to new friendships.

POLLY DOLLY DOODLE
Learning • Listening • Friendship
Polly has plenty to say—and isn’t always sure when to stop saying it! She’s learning that being a good friend means listening to others, too.

BILLY BOXER
Belonging • Acceptance • Kindness
Billy doesn’t always look or have the same things as the other kids, but Friendship Falls is a place where everyone deserves to belong. His story helps remind his classmates that kindness means seeing the person, not the differences.Come meet the furry friends who bring these fun stories to life! Through their adventures, kids will learn that what’s on the inside matters most. Along the way, they’ll discover lessons about courage, kindness, patriotism, and believing in themselves.

As the stories continue, readers will see that even animals who are very different can become great friends. After all, it doesn’t matter if you’re a poodle or a Labrador, a dog or a cat—we can all learn to get along!

Learn more about animal characters helping children learn prosocial behavior https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-animal-characters-boost-young-children.html

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