Blue and the Safe Gate

By Ummia Joy

An open gate is a moment to pause.

Mailanie is getting Duchess ready for a walk when Blue notices the garden gate standing open. Instead of rushing through, Blue waits for a signal and gives a calm bark for help. Christopher brings the leashes, and the grown-ups work together to check the boundary before the supervised walk begins.

Blue and the Safe Gate pairs short, clear sentences with colorful illustrations for shared reading with children ages 1-5. A familiar garden moment gives parents a starting point for conversations about waiting, staying close, and asking a trusted grown-up for help.

Together, families can:

- Notice Blue's pause at the open gate.
- Find the blue and pink leashes.
- Talk about why pets wear name tags.
- Follow the steps the grown-ups take before the walk.

Little listeners can point to the gate, collars, and leashes while adults connect the story to their own family routines.

Book 8 in Evergreen Estates: Collection One celebrates patience, cooperation, and the reassuring care of trusted grown-ups.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HKBVBSTT
• ISBN13: 9798175265355
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"