Goldie and Cosmo Find Star Power
by Sandy D'Onofrio
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is take one small step.
Goldie is afraid of dogs. Really afraid.
So when her family visits a farm filled with playful, barking puppies, Goldie is certain the day will be a disaster.
Then she meets Cosmo.
Cosmo is a quiet pup with a yellow collar who seems just as nervous and unsure as Goldie. Remembering her Mimi’s advice to “turn your panic into power,” Goldie gathers her courage and takes one small step toward him.
Soon, a simple game of fetch begins an unexpected friendship that changes them both.
In Goldie and Cosmo Find Star Power, young readers discover that feeling afraid doesn’t have to stop them from moving forward. Through Goldie and Cosmo’s friendship, children learn how courage can grow one small choice at a time and how helping someone else can bring out strength they didn’t know they had.
This warm children’s picture book is a thoughtful choice for families and educators looking for stories about:
- Childhood anxiety and overcoming fears
- Courage, confidence, and resilience
- Friendship and helping others
- Dogs, puppies, and animal friendships
- Social-emotional learning and coping with big feelings
Goldie and Cosmo Find Star Power opens the door for conversations about fear, anxiety, friendship, and the “star power” every child carries inside.
A reassuring story for young readers who sometimes feel worried, uncertain, or afraid to take that first step.
