"Dot and her best friend Peep spend every moment together. While the other dogs play at the park, Dot's favorite thing to do is be at home, safe and cozy with Peep. One day, after spending time in the backyard garden with Peep, Dot fell asleep. While napping, another dog crawls through a crack in the fence and takes Peep to play in the neighboring park. When Dot awakens, she can't find Peep; then, she spots Peep through the fence. She crawls through the crack and nearly grabs Peep, but another dog snatches up Peep and runs away. Dot quickly chases after the other dog, but a much bigger dog follows her and won't leave her alone. Dot runs as fast as she can, but she can't shake the big dog.

After some time, Dot realizes that in spite of all of the chaos, she is actually having fun--and so is Peep! Still, Dot is unsure about letting the other dogs play with Peep, so she returns home, where she feels safe. The next day, Dot hears a lot of noise in the garden and finds all of the dogs from the park have brought over Peeps of their own to share and play together. While Dot still loves her time with just Peep, she now also enjoys playing with the other dogs, too. Children who are timid and shy can relate to Dot and her desire to be in environments that feel safe and comfortable. McLaren's writing encourages children to try new things and step out of their comfort zones, reassuring that there might just be a fun adventure and new friends waiting. Reviewer Rating: 5"--Children's Literature.