Heart Trouble for ZZ

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This heartwarming story showcases the support of family, the power of teamwork, and the joy found in overcoming obstacles. 

Most importantly, it reminds us to give unconditional love to our pets.

                     an exuberant golden retriever puppy, on his unexpected journey in 'Heart Trouble for ZZ.' A routine vet visit takes a serious turn when a heart condition is suspected, putting ZZ's spirited nature to the test. All ZZ wants to do is play, but his family wants him to follow the doctor’s orders and stay calm. What’s a puppy to do? 

Join ZZ,

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5-star Literary Titan Book Award Winner

"Heart Trouble for ZZ is a heartwarming and insightful children’s book, ideal for families with pets, especially those dealing with health issues. Even for those without pets, young readers will be enchanted by ZZ’s rambunctious nature and come away with a valuable lesson in caring for loved ones."

From our readers:

“A heartwarming and insightful children’s book.”

“Heart Trouble for ZZ excels in demonstrating gentle and compassionate ways to care for pets.”

“Young readers will be enchanted by ZZ’s rambunctious nature and come away with a valuable lesson in caring for loved ones.”

Meet the real-life ZZ!

the inspiration behind heart trouble for zz

I love golden retrievers. I have had many of them over the years. 

When I got my newest golden, Zawadi, (his nickname is ZZ) he was a handful! Just kooky! 

But that was ok, I loved him regardless. 
Then, I took him to the vet for his first check-up. 
They told me they thought ZZ had a heart problem! 

What…? 

They did a heart scan and I had to wait days for the results.  I was a CRAZY dog mommy, trying to keep both him and me calm.

One of the worst weeks.

Then I started to think, “If this is tough for me, it must be even harder for ZZ. He’s just a puppy! He doesn’t understand what’s happening.” 

Then… Ding, Ding, Ding! The idea of “Heart Trouble for ZZ” came to me.

Read all about ZZ's journey, the support of family, the power of teamwork, and the joy found in overcoming obstacles. 

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Come back this fall to join ZZ, an energetic golden retriever puppy, on a surprising adventure in "Heart Trouble for ZZ."

This touching tale highlights the importance of family support, the strength of teamwork, and the happiness that comes from overcoming challenges. Above all, it reminds us to shower our pets with unconditional love and care.

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