“A story that reminds us of the unconditional love dogs bring into our world”

A story about belonging

Murphy the dog was feeling a bit lost and wanted to know where he belonged. After listening to his human dad talk about all the different dogs and families within their community, Murphy discovers that if you can love and belong to yourself first, you can belong anywhere.  This story reminds us about the unconditional love that dogs bring into this world and the happiness they bring to families and communities.

Where Do I Belong?

In life, we all know where we come from, and if not, many of us make it our business to find out, but we often forget to embrace where we belong.  This story for children illustrates that belonging starts from within, and that it is through self-love and self-acceptance we can truly find where we fit in.

Our story touches topics such as race, gender and identity, and the understanding that belonging is a fundamental human need.

Through animals, particularly dogs, we learn about unconditional love and our connection to family and community.

We all come from many places, many stories and many generations, with all our differences.  If we can love ourselves first, we can belong anywhere and celebrate together in honesty, harmony, trust, compassion and kindness.

If you would like to purchase our book, please email us a message with your details and we will arrange for you to collect or we can post. The cost of the book is $30.00 and includes a QR code to play the Belonging Song and an 11 minute meditation. We will also let you know where you can purchase within the Perth and South West area of Western Australia.

Meet the characters

  • A painting of a happy dog sitting on a sandy beach near the ocean with waves and a distant shoreline in the background.

    Avo

  • Painting of a dog with brown and white fur, lying on a blue surface, with a blue background.

    Cooper

  • A black dog wearing sunglasses and a life jacket sits on a boat seat on a body of water, with the water stretching to the horizon in the background.

    Betty Boo

  • Painting of a small, brown and black dog with blue eyes, lying on a light blue surface, with a soft, neutral background.

    Saffron

  • A colorful painting of a German Shepherd dog's face, with expressive blue eyes and a mixed palette of bright and dark colors highlighting its fur and features.

    Boston

  • Painting of a brown dog with a blue bandana around its neck, showing alert expression with open mouth and teeth, set against a pinkish background.

    Murphy

  • Close-up painting of a golden retriever dog with a blue background.

    Chilli

  • A photorealistic painting of a brown and black dog with a white collar, looking directly at the viewer.

    Dilbert

  • Painting of a dog with droopy ears and a white and black coat, sitting on a wooden floor.

    Lottie

  • A colorful painting of a fluffy white dog with black eyes and nose, set against a blue background.

    Betty

  • A painting of a curly-haired black dog with one eye looking upward, painted with textured brush strokes.

    Pepper

  • A realistic painting of a light-colored dog with amber eyes, a black nose, and pointed ears, resting on a surface.

    Sam

  • Painting of a black and white puppy lying on a beige blanket with large green leaves in the background.

    Shadow

  • A painting of a small, fluffy dog with light-colored fur, resting its head on a person's arm. The dog has dark eyes, a pink nose, and ears with pinkish hues. The background includes a light green wall and a metal grid, with part of the person's brown sleeve visible.

    Teddy

  • Painting of a dog with pink sunglasses and orange lenses, looking directly at the viewer, with a dark background.

    Tirimisu

  • A painting of a yellow Labrador puppy lying on a blue surface with a blue background, looking directly at the viewer.

    Toby

  • Painting of a German Shepherd dog with tongue out, against a blue sky background.

    Turi

  • Painting of a happy black and tan dog sitting against a blue background.

    Whisky

  • A painted portrait of a Labrador Retriever sitting on a colorful, textured ground.

    Wilbur

  • Painting of two dogs, one black and white and the other tan, both with curly fur, against a light background.

    Ziggy and Daisy

  • "This story illustrates that belonging starts from within, and it is through self-love and self-acceptance that one can truly find where they fit in"

  • "The book touches on complex topics such as race, gender, and identity."

  • "Belonging is a fundamental human need. It brings comfort, support, and a sense of security"

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