A face you know.
The ears, the markings, the way they tilt their head. Details that help you recognize your friend.
Their lookA new baby. An old best friend.
Their first story.
Told by the dog who loved them first.
A book about the little world they share. The familiar faces, the favorite places, and the dog who makes it feel like home.
A concept preview. Every name, family, and story here is fictional.
Dear Baby,Love Maple
A story from your first, best friend
A keepsake with a familiar heartbeatNot just a dog in a story.
Not just a dog in a story.
Your dog, at the heart of it.
The sock thief. The sofa shadow. The first to hear you come home.
Those small, familiar things are the start of something lovely: a story about a baby and their first four-legged friend.
Meet fictional Maple and RobinMade from the things you know by heart
The little things make it theirs.
A favorite spot. A familiar nickname. One wonderfully peculiar habit. Start with what makes your dog your dog.
A voice that feels like home.
The names and nicknames your family uses, and the everyday moments only you would think to share.
Their world
Your say along the way.
A story should feel familiar. Explore a journey with a first glimpse, proofs, and room for your choices.
Your storyA small peek inside
“I saved you a spot.”
Sometimes a simple moment says it all. A warm patch by the window. A place beside your people. Someone ready to share it.
Open the fictional sampleConcept spread. Final words, illustrations, and format remain subject to design.
Dear Robin, Love Maple
Dear Robin,
I know all the best places.
The warm patch by the window.
The space beside your people.
I saved you a spot.
A very small person.
A very big love.
From the Dog Baby ProjectEvery dog has a story.
Every dog has a story.
Every baby begins a new chapter.
We celebrate the bond between dogs and growing families.
Through personalized stories, we hope to help little ones discover kindness, patience, and respect for their four-legged friends.
A familiar friend. A new beginning. A story to share.
A little of your time. A lot of your dog.
More about the journey From little details to a shared story.
Meet the family.
Start with you, the family, and the baby. A friend or relative can start a gift, too.
Meet the dog.
Explore visual choices, sample photo cards, and the little habits that make a character.
Find your story.
Review the invented details and explore what comes next. Add more when you want.
Try these steps with fictional details in the new intake preview. It creates no real order.
A world with room for a little wonderWarm colors.
Warm colors.
Soft edges.
A familiar friend.
Paper cream, warm brown, and a touch of terracotta. Gentle washes and simple details give our storybook world its quiet warmth.
Our sample artwork uses fictional characters. It shows the mood and style of the idea, without any family photos.
PaperBrownTerracotta
A quiet moment with Dog.
A few things you might wonderYour questions,
Your questions,
with a little clarity.
This is a preview of the idea. Here is what you can explore today.
Read our privacy pageWhat is Dear Baby, Love Dog?
A personalized storybook concept about a dog and the baby who joins their family. The dog tells the story, with familiar people, places, and little habits at its heart.
Can I start before the baby arrives?
Yes. You can explore the idea before or after the baby arrives. If the name is unknown, the title starts with “Dear Baby.” You can leave details you do not know blank.
Can I make it as a gift?
Yes. The intake separates you, the gift giver, from the family who receives the book. You can start with names only, or choose full details when the parents give you permission.
What makes the story personal?
The names the family uses, the dog’s appearance, a favorite game, a familiar room, or one funny little habit. Small, specific details help the story feel like home.
What pictures can I use in this preview?
Use invented details only. The new intake uses sample photo cards and accepts no real photos. The sample dog and family on this site are fictional.
Can I check the story and illustrations?
The proposed journey includes a first glimpse and proofs, with space to request changes.
Can I place an order? What does it cost?
Orders and payments are not open in this preview. Prices, delivery dates, and final book specifications are not available yet.
Is the voice option available?
The voice option is not active in this preview. You can explore the form now and add invented story details at your own pace.
Start with a name.
Let the little things follow.
Explore the idea with an invented family and a dog with a personality all their own.
Try the fictional preview No purchase. No real photos. Just a first look.