Books with author Oona Risling-Sholl

Goober and Muffin were the best of friends; no matter that Goober was a puppy and Muffin was a kitten. As Goober and Muffin grew up, their friends started complaining that it was not okay for them to be pals. Succumbing to peer pressure and going their separate ways seemed to be the only answer, even though Goober and Muffin were both miserable. One day, a calamitous misadventure reunites this unlikely twosome, reminding them what really matters. Turning their backs on prejudice once and for all, can Goober and Muffin go back to doing what they love best, being best friends forever? Story by Kelly Lenihan, illustrations by Oona Risling-Sholl.

Goober and Muffin were the best of friends; no matter that Goober was a puppy and Muffin was a kitten. As Goober and Muffin grow up, their friends complain that it is not okay for them to be pals. Succumbing to peer pressure and going their separate ways seems to be the only solution, even though Goober and Muffin were both miserable. One day, a calamitous misadventure reunites this unlikely twosome, reminding them what really matters. Do Goober and Muffin turn their backs on prejudice once and for all, and go back to doing what they love best, being best friends forever?Goober and Muffin is just right for wee ones who love being read aloud to and for children just learning how to read, ages 0-7. Story by Kelly Lenihan, illustrations by Oona Risling-Sholl.Goober and Muffin is now available in German: Goober und Muffin and Spanish: Goober y Muffin.From the Author: Goober and Muffin is a story close to my heart. When my son was four years old, I made up​ a bedtime story for him ​about Goober and Muffin, best friends who happen to be a dog and a cat. My son loved the story so much, he asked me tell it over and over. This story quickly became a beloved family favorite and I am thrilled to share Goober and Muffin with children everywhere.Goober and Muffin's loving friendship highlights the value of unconditional acceptance and that differences in appearance do not matter as much as having each others' back. In today's turbulent times, it can be hard to protect the natural innocence inherent in young children. As parents, we hope we never have to face questions about prejudice; it is almost certain that we will. I invite you to share the story of Goober and Muffin with your children as the touchstone to an important conversation about diversity, empathy, peer pressure, and what's truly important.