I wrote my first children’s book!

When my children started crawling, I saw firsthand how tough this season was for a family dog. My own dog, Lola, was well-trained and generally great with my friends’ toddlers, but having our own two little ones presented a brand-new challenge. Their unpredictable and uncoordinated movements scared her, and I knew I needed a way to help both my kids and Lola feel safe.

How the Bubble Concept came to life

I had the baby gates, but I didn't want to separate them all the time. I needed a simple way to explain to my toddlers why we don't approach or grab dogs, or climb on Lola’s dog bed. Since my children loved stories and bubbles, I had an idea: what if all animals lived in bubbles that helped them feel safe? This simple concept became a game-changer for our family.

What’s the book about?

Lola and the Bubble Mission is a heartwarming story about a dog named Lola, her sister, Hela, and their family’s cat, Daisy. The book teaches a simple, yet powerful lesson: all animals live in bubbles that help them feel safe. Through her adventures, Lola shows children how to read a dog’s body language and the importance of respecting a pet’s space.

Meet the characters

Hela
Bouncy and playful
Liv
Kind and friendly
Lola
Patient and adventurous
Daisy
Curious and cautious

Sneak Peek

3-8 years
Age recommendation
Worldwide
Availability
Soft and Hard
Cover options

Reviews from our Readers

Finally - a book for young children that focuses on accurate dog body language descriptions, visuals, and safety. Plus, my kids love the call to action to be a part of the “Bubble Mission!” I can’t wait to share this resource with our friends, family, and community.

Emme H, mom of 2 toddlers and a dog

I like how easy it makes the conversation about animal safety. Instead of lectures or rules, it gives kids a visual idea they can actually remember and use. It’s the kind of book that works just as well for a cozy bedtime read as it does for starting small conversations about kindness and respect.

Viola B, mom of an 8-year-old, and a senior dog

We are a big reading family with two dogs and young kids. We thought we knew everything about raising them together, but Lola and the Bubble Mission gave us a total "aha!" moment.
The concept of the "bubble" was so easy for my kids to understand. After just a week, I noticed our dogs are actually more comfortable; they don't even get up from their beds when the kids run into the room anymore because they trust their space will be respected. This book changed our dogs' lives!

Tom P, father of 2 preschoolers and 2 dogs

My children loved learning all about the Bubble Mission.  As an animal lover myself, I appreciated how the story uses a fun, imaginative analogy to teach kids the importance of respecting animals. The book does a wonderful job of showing dog body language like how a dog might be saying, “Please don’t touch me right now.” It’s an engaging and gentle way to help children understand boundaries and empathy toward animals. Highly recommended for families and young readers!

Allison T, mom to a 7 and 10 year old and a large puppy

My 8-year-old daughter read Lola and the Bubble Mission cover to cover. When she finished, she looked at me and said, ‘Mom, where’s the second part?’ She loved everything—the story, the illustrations, and the fun facts about Lola, Hela, and Daisy. We absolutely adore this book. 10/10 recommend for everyone, truly.

Monika N, mom of 2 girls

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Join the Bubble Mission!

We are so excited for you to join Lola and Liv’s Bubble Mission! We want every child and grown-up to know that animals live in bubbles. These bubbles help them feel safe, and they don’t like it when we pop them by grabbing them or climbing on their beds.
 
Being part of the Bubble Mission means you’ll help others learn to respect animals' space.
We can wave (like Liv did), blow kisses, or call an animal to come to us,
but we don’t approach them.
Download your official Mission badge below!

Ask a grown-up to print the badge of your choice. There is an Original Badge,
Color Me Badge, and a Personalized Badge.

FREE Early Bird Bonuses

Order Lola and the Bubble Mission in December and receive exclusive bonuses:

1. Printable Coloring eBook (value $4.99) - perfect for reinforcing the bubble concept. 

2. “Safe Ways for Children to Interact with Dogs" Video with ready-to-use Scripts (value $10) - to guide your child's interactions with your dog confidently.

Extra Bonus:

3. Win a Private Consultation with Dominika (value $250)
When you submit the form below, you'll be automatically entered into a raffle to win one of three 60-minute private consultations with Dominika, the author and creator of Dog Meets Baby.

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Baby showers
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