Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS: Sophie and the Tiny Dognapping

The second book in the Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids series celebrates friendship, kindness, and the importance of doing the right thing with the Sunshine Squad!

Sophie loves to play with Mia's dollhouse, and most of all she loves the tiny dog named Emma who lives in the dollhouse. But every day, Sophie has to put Emma back. One day, she doesn't. The dog is so tiny, and Mia doesn't even like the dollhouse. Nobody will know if Sophie keeps it - so she tucks Emma into her pocket. But back at home, Emma's smile doesn't seem so friendly. She looks out of place, and Sophie knows why. After worrying and asking for advice from the Sunshine Squad, Sophie decides to do the right thing and learns that telling the truth feels good, even better than getting a new toy!


Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help kids put their best foot forward.

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