Meet Dunkie Monkie

I began writing Meet Dunkie Monkie during a very personal season of my life. Dunkie is inspired by my own beloved rescue dog, whose story—and heart—taught me about resilience, unconditional love, and trusting that things can turn out beautifully even when they don’t start that way. I wanted to create a story that speaks to children (and the grown-ups reading with them) about adoption, transitions, loss, and hope in a way that feels safe, gentle, and reassuring.

This book is for children who are navigating change—whether it’s a new home, a new family, a new school, or big emotions they can’t yet name. It’s also for parents who want to open loving conversations about empathy, patience, and believing that love has a way of finding us right where we are.

At its heart, Meet Dunkie Monkie is a reminder that everyone deserves a place where they are wanted, seen, and loved—and that sometimes the most unexpected journeys lead us exactly where we were meant to be.