Stories kids enjoy.
Conversations that matter.
Bring Bailey Bear into classrooms, libraries, counseling settings, and family-literacy programs with free, ready-to-use resources for young readers.
A story-based way to open important conversations.
Bailey’s dog-park adventure gives children an approachable way to explore uncomfortable situations, boundaries, friendship, trusted adults, getting safe, and standing together—without turning the story into a lecture.
Everything you need to keep the conversation going.
Use one resource or combine them for a classroom read-aloud, library story time, counseling conversation, or family activity.
20-Minute Classroom Activity
A one-page read-aloud plan with guided discussion and simple phrases children can practice.
Download free →Discussion Guide
Conversation prompts and adult guidance for bullying, fear, fairness, belonging, courage, boundaries, and helping others.
Download free →Bailey’s Playbook
Four memorable moves: Find Your Safe Spot, Find Your Pack, Change the Game, and Find Your Voice.
Download free →Cast of Characters
A printable guide to Bailey, his friends, Barnaby, Kona, and the rest of the pack.
View / download →
Read-alouds, Q&A, and author programs.
CJ Cornell is available for classroom and library read-alouds, student Q&A, family-literacy events, virtual author visits, and educator/community programs.
Complimentary review copies are available to qualifying educators, librarians, schools, libraries, media, and educational organizations.