Lessons in Love: What Our Dogs Teach Us About Life

By Lori Mitchell and Joe Mitchell

A delightful keepsake book for dog-loving families.

More than a children's book, Lessons in Love is a gift-quality keepsake.

Filled with heartwarming stories, meaningful life lessons, beautiful illustrations, this extended-length book is designed to be read, cherished, and revisited for years to come.

PLUS, five bonus coloring pages for additional family fun and reflection.

What if some of life's most important lessons came from the dogs sleeping at our feet, greeting us at the door, and walking faithfully by our side?

When Lori and her husband Joe rescued their first dog, Rex, they thought they were giving him a better life. Instead, Rex-and the many beloved dogs who followed-became their greatest teachers.

Over twenty years of rescuing, fostering, loving, and saying goodbye to cherished canine companions, Lori discovered profound lessons about joy, resilience, forgiveness, faith, grief, friendship, and unconditional love. Through heartwarming stories, humorous adventures, and moments of deep reflection, she shares the wisdom her dogs taught her simply by being themselves.

Special Features of this GIFT-QUALITY KEEPSAKE BOOK

Heartwarming stories based on real rescue dogs Beautiful illustrations throughout 5 BONUS coloring pages Meaningful discussion opportunities for families A treasured keepsake for dog lovers of all ages

From embracing each day with excitement to finding peace during life's storms, these remarkable dogs revealed truths that can help all of us live with greater purpose and gratitude.

Each page features a touching true story and illustration about a valuable Lesson in LOVE:

Make friends at every opportunity.Don't judge a book by it's cover.Let go of yesterday and start fresh.Express how you feel.Grieve and keep moving forward.Be open to change.Ask for forgiveness.

The importance of exercise.

AND MORE

Real dogs Rex, Buster, Jax, Bella, Ringo are a tribute to all the dogs out there who leave paw prints on our hearts and forever change our lives.

Whether you're a lifelong dog lover, a rescue advocate, or simply someone searching for inspiration and hope, this book will remind you that some of life's greatest teachers walk on four legs.

Because dogs don't just teach us how to love them, they teach us how to love life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1953978401
• ISBN13: 9781953978400
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Fully Inspired Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7