Missing toys. Unfair blame. A trail of tiny clues.
Savvy loves games, interesting socks, and spending time with his friend Sasha. But when a neighbor's favorite toys disappear, the friendly dog finds himself under suspicion.
Sasha isn't convinced. With her sharp eyes and Savvy's keen nose, the two friends follow muddy footprints, a red thread, and an unexpected scent beyond an old garden gate. There they discover a lonely squirrel whose secret makes the mystery more complicated than they expected.
Finding the missing toys is only the beginning. Now they must help someone face a difficult truth, repair the hurt he has caused, and find the courage to make things right.
Savvy & Sasha: Bonds Beyond the Garden is a warmly illustrated story for children ages 6-8, with four short chapters and questions to encourage conversation. Humor, discovery, and thoughtful moments explore the pain of being wrongly blamed, the difference between understanding someone's choices and excusing them, and the small acts that help friendship grow.
Enjoy it together as a read-aloud or share it with a young reader ready for a short illustrated chapter story.