The Book

Welcome Home, Margot Flamingo

Embark on Cosette’s journey welcoming Margot Flamingo home. See how she prepares, what unexpected things happen, and how empathy, patience and love can help build a lasting bond.

The first book in the Margot Flamingo series

Meet Margot Flamingo and Cosette for the first time! Welcome Home, Margot Flamingo is a story that shows children how to develop a loving, lasting relationship with dogs by understanding their needs and behavior.

A book for all ages

  • Fall in love with Margot Flamingo’s lovable antics and find a relatable new best friend in Cosette. Through this adorable duo, children will discover caring for and training their dog isn’t just for grown ups!

    In the story, your child is introduced to empathy and understanding others through the eyes of their pet.

  • Understand how to set expectations and create the right environment for a new dog through the story and additional resource pages. Parents will also find ways to talk to their children about positive reinforcement training, safety, and a dog’s body language.

  • Use key moments in the story to facilitate focused conversations about empathy, compassion, patience and kindness. This story is an excellent social and emotional skill-building tool for educators.

End-of-book resource pages

Learn dog behavior lessons from the story and get valuable information about what to expect when bringing a new dog home.

Published: November 29, 2023