Bumper & McDog: Be Yourself! Express Yourself!
Encourage Self-Expression and Self-Acceptance
Green Pudding Press
Helping kids build confidence and express emotions, Bumper the robot and McDog the pup shine at a costume party full of big feelings. Perfect for preschoolers learning social-emotional skills and kindergarten readiness.
Bumper & McDog kids’ books build confidence, social-emotional skills, and teamwork while making kindergarten readiness fun.
Look Inside Bumper & McDog: Be Yourself! Express Yourself!...
Encourage Self-Expression and Self-Acceptance
With a costume party around the corner, Bumper and McDog dive into a world of dress-up fun. But when they start comparing outfits, doubts creep in. Should they try to match what others are wearing? Or pick what feels true to them? Through a joyful mix of creativity, confusion, and self-discovery, the duo learns that confidence comes not from fitting in, but from celebrating who you are, exactly as you are.
More Than a Story, A Tool for Real-Life Learning
SEL-themed reflection questions and a catchy original song help reinforce the message in a playful way.
Bumper & McDog books go beyond the story with special pages designed to support social-emotional growth long after the last page is read.
Each book includes:
Guided Discussion Prompts that make it easy for grown-ups to spark meaningful conversations about emotions, friendships, and problem-solving with no prep required
A Sing-Along Song that reinforces the core message through rhythm, repetition, and joy
These features are ideal for teachers, parents, and caregivers who want to make storytime meaningful without needing extra prep or materials. Whether used in classrooms or curled up at home, they invite kids to think, feel, and grow together.
Modeling Positivity, Resilience, and Growth
Kids see characters working through challenges with care and optimism, modeling a mindset of growth, resilience, and empathy.
Bumper & McDog don’t just talk about emotions, they live them. In every story, these two lovable best friends forever encounter real situations that preschoolers face: feeling nervous, making mistakes, working with others, or standing up for themselves. But what makes these books different is how the characters approach their challenges, with patience, flexibility, and a sense of fun.
By watching Bumper & McDog navigate each moment with care, kids learn not just what to feel, but how to move through big feelings with confidence. The stories are written to gently model growth, without lectures or labels.
For parents and educators, this means the lessons stick, because kids feel connected to the characters and want to try the same things themselves.
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