Meet Brooks, a clever, kind, and adventurous boy ready for his next big moment! It's time for the Great Big Bark-Off in Brooks' neighborhood! Brooks can't wait to help his silly little chihuahua, Peanut, and his gentle giant cane corso, Leti, compete for the Golden Bone Trophy . But when the contest begins, Brooks learns that sometimes true strength comes from helping a friend and using your voice at just the right time. Brooks and the Great Big Bark-Off is a joyful, heartwarming picture book for ages 3-7—perfect for families searching for diverse children's books , dog stories , early reader adventures , and stories about teamwork, courage, and confidence . With colorful illustrations and lovable characters, this book brings big lessons, laughter, and American history to storytime. Great for bedtime, preschool and kindergarten read-aloud, and for building empathy and self-esteem in every child! KEYWORDS: diverse children's books, dog stories for kids, picture books with dogs, early reader, teamwork, confidence, courage, history for kids, preschool books, kindergarten stories, multicultural books, positive role models, Brooks book series, Brooks and the Great Big Bark-Off