Pluto’s Adventures

What happens when a fluffy, floppy-eared pup named Pluto notices a friend who's feeling down? He does what any good dog would do… he shows up, heart first.

Pluto is the very best boy, and the inspiration behind every adventure in this series.

Pluto's Adventures is an ongoing series exploring kindness, courage, empathy, and compassion.

When Pluto Helped a Friend

When Pluto Helped a Friend is a warm, giggly, feel-good story about empathy, kindness, and the special magic that animals bring into our lives.

Perfect for toddlers and early readers ages 2-6, bedtime reading and classroom read-alouds, social-emotional learning at home or in school, and animal lovers and future pet owners everywhere.

Every illustration in this book is lovingly hand-drawn and hand-sketched. Every illustration was supervised and approved by Pluto.

No two pages are the same, just like no two adventures with Pluto ever are!

And the fun doesn't stop at the last page. Flip to the back and discover uncolored sketch pages - so your little one can grab their crayons and bring Pluto's world to life in their own unique way!

Testimonials

  • "A wonderfully illustrated children's book with a simple yet powerful message! The author's creativity resonates in all the hand-drawn and colored illustrations which take the readers on a journey through Pluto's joyful world. This book is perfectly suited for young readers."

    — Early Reader (Boston, USA)

  • "The simple storyline accompanied by beautiful illustrations keeps the reader engaged while the outlined (uncolored) sketches at the end of the book provide a great activity to explore & develop artistic skills in young minds. Whether you are on vacation, on a long-haul flight, in classroom, or simply at home reading bedtime stories, Pluto's adventure is a unique reading experience that you must have in your library! I am excited for Pluto's next adventure book!"

    — Early Reader (Boston, USA)

  • “Absolutely loved this story. It is so beautifully and thoughtfully written. I'm going to read it to my kindergarten children because I know they'll love it too.”

    — Early Reader & Kindergarten Teacher (Australia)

  • "I love the hand-drawn sketches, the story and the author's journey is so special, it made me teary"

    —Early reader (California, USA)

  • "Lovely book with a heartwarming message for kids! The hand-drawn illustrations are beautiful and bring a warm, human touch that is rare to find these days. The included coloring pages will be a fun activity"

    — Early Reader (Boston, USA)

  • "What a breath of fresh air when all you see around is digitally developed. This beautifully illustrated book is great for children and makes for a perfect bedtime story. My niece who is 2.5 years old enjoyed coloring and this has quickly become her favorite book. My husband and I skipped Netflix to just color with a good glass of wine!! Pluto indeed helped a friend!!❤️❤️😊😬 Cannot recommend this book enough!!😊 Best illustrated book!!"

    — Parent of a young child (USA)

  • "Such an important book at a time when the world needs more kindness and empathy. Rosy Dabas has created a charming story that shows children how small acts of compassion can make a big difference. The colouring activities are a lovely touch, making the lessons fun and memorable. Highly recommended, and I can’t wait for Pluto’s next adventure!"

    — Verified buyer (New Jersey, USA)

  • "Such a sweet little book! It’s a fun mix of story and coloring, so kids get to enjoy a heartwarming tale about kindness and friendship, then bring Pluto and his friend to life with their own colors. Highly recommend for story time and quiet time alike! ❤️"

    — Verified buyer (New Delhi, India)

  • "The illustrations...are very appealing, and young readers will love the renderings of the titular 'fluffy, curly Cavapoo.'"

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • The narrative's acknowledgment of the power of emotional support animals is sweet and warmly conveyed"

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • "A puppy's chance encounter with a sad child leads to a lesson in kindness."

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • "A touching tale"

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • "Pluto is an adorable puppy who loves typical dog things: belly rubs, cuddles, and bringing happiness to others."

    —Kirkus Reviews

Color Pluto’s World

When Pluto Helped a Friend includes a special Coloring Section where little ones become part of the story. They color. They imagine. They dream.

The inspiration behind these pages: These kids in the pictures are from my village in India. They have very little in life. Many lack basic necessities like consistent meals or proper clothes or shoes. But their dreams? They're bigger than any obstacle.

When they colored Pluto's world, they proved something I needed to witness: imagination is not a luxury. It's a superpower that thrives everywhere, even in places where survival is the daily reality.

They showed me what's possible when you give a child permission to create. No expensive art supplies needed. No perfect circumstances required. Just a pencil, a page, and belief.

Your child's imagination belongs in these pages too.

Get your copy of When Pluto Helped a Friend and let them dream in color. Because every child, whether they have everything or very little, deserves space to imagine, create, and believe their dreams matter.

“Whether it's a birthday, holiday, or just because, When Pluto Helped a Friend is a gift that keeps giving.”