New Children's Book Helps Kids Express Their Feelings

Larkin Ltd. President Sheila Duncan, co-creator of the popular Trouble the Dog® plush toy and children’s book series, has introduced a third book, Trouble’s in Trouble! which brings to life a new character named Clarence. Trouble and Clarence help children to learn about the bumps in the road of life - gently and with humor. The Clarence character was introduced to help kids share how they’re feeling – an important vehicle for children in these challenging times.

Described by Duncan as “A tiny, hilarious Orb with an edge”, Clarence is a spark of light small enough to land on Trouble’s nose. He magically appears when Trouble is lost or “in Trouble.” Clarence was created by Sheila Duncan and her niece Kendra, who are the original creators of the popular Trouble the Dog character.

“Clarence was created as a reflection of Trouble’s emotions,” notes Duncan. “He is Trouble’s moral compass, if you will, with a message to convey to kids that it’s okay to make mistakes, and it’s important to be able to talk about your feelings when you do.”

The illustrator, Jennifer Farley of Norton, Massachusetts, is an education paraprofessional whose family adopted Trouble the Dog many years ago. “Trouble the Dog is literally part of our family,” notes Farley. “I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing story to let people know about the incredible magic of this puppy that has done so much to help kids tap into their resilience and sense of hope.”

To order a copy of the new book, go to: https://troublethedog.com/product/heres-trouble/ $12.95

Additional children’s book titles by Sheila Duncan include:
Here’s Trouble $12.95
Where There’s Trouble, There’s Hope $12.95