Abby & Annie · Book I
A Million Kisses
Meet Abby and Annie the Pug in the first book of The Adventures of Abby and Annie the Pug, a story of friendship, kindness, and the love that connects us.
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The latest Abby and Annie adventure
Turn your child’s curiosity into conversations you’ll treasure.
Explore the world of dreams with Abby and Annie the Pug. A gentle adventure for readers ages 8–12, and the grownups who love discovering alongside them.
The Adventures of Abby and Annie the Pug
★★★★★
“My kid loves it!”
“What a kind and warm hearted book!! My 8 year old loved it! And I loved that this book introduced my son to deaf community.”
“Adorable story!”
“My grandkids loved this so much they ask me to read it every time I visit.”
The bookshelf
Find your next little wonder.
Explore The Adventures of Abby and Annie the Pug, Books I through IV, for children and families, alongside personal growth books for adults by Brian Donahower.
Abby & Annie · Book II
Gaia’s Garden
A journey to Mount Shasta opens a conversation about nature, crystals, and the wonder of the world around us.
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Abby & Annie · Book III
A Sedona Surprise
In Sedona, Abby and Annie encounter new ways to talk about feelings, auras, and listening to the heart.
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Abby & Annie · Book IV
What Happens When We Dream?
Abby and Annie explore dream symbols, journaling, intuition, and the mysteries of dreaming in a gentle adventure for young readers and families.
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For Adults
The Giftworker’s Garden
A curriculum for being human, told through the language of needs, seeds, weeds, and harvest.
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For Adults · Second edition
The Awakening Code
A reflective invitation to consider awakening, humanity, and what it means to know ourselves.
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What Readers Are Saying
The Adventures of Abby and Annie the Pug
★★★★★
“Sweet story of deaf girl and her deaf dog”
“Refreshing story line with a twist! Unconditional love and bonding between Abby and Annie, both deaf.”
★★★★★
“Inspirational, Educational and Heartwarming!”
“This is a great book for parents and grandparents to share with the curious young minds in their care!”
The Giftworker’s Garden
★★★★★
“By the end, I came away feeling encouraged and hopeful.”
★★★★★
“…our greatest influence often comes through the quiet acts of kindness, attention, and encouragement we offer others.”
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Meet the author
Brian Donahower
Brian is an author and educator whose stories invite readers to be curious, kind, and open to possibility. His Abby and Annie adventures make room for children and families to explore big ideas together, one gentle question at a time.
His books for adults bring the same spirit of reflection to the work of being human.