Duke and Toby and the Runaway Rooster: A Heartwarming Farm Adventure About Patience, Hope, and Never Giving Up Hope

A gentle, heartwarming farm adventure for kids who love animals, nature, and stories about friendship and home.

When Rocky the Rooster escapes from the coop, the peaceful farm turns upside down. Duke, a loyal black Lab, and Toby, a playful little Lhasa Apso, join their humans in a search through fields, forests, and rain to bring Rocky back. Will the runaway rooster return home?

Duke & Toby and the Runaway Rooster is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book about patience, trust, and the power of love and teamwork. Perfect for ages 3-8, it's a soothing, realistic farm animal story told through lyrical storytelling and soft watercolor art.

Ideal for families looking for:

• Children's books about farm animals and chickens
• Stories about dogs and emotional connection
• Gentle bedtime stories with depth and heart
• Books that celebrate rural life and nature

This tender story is part of the Duke & Toby series, a collection of heartfelt adventures rooted in the beauty of country living, and the bonds that grow between animals and the people who love them.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Alandrea Publishing
Published: 01/30/2026
ISBN: 9781971714158
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d