When six-year-old Addie visits her grandmother for a summer gathering, a nighttime storm sends her hiding under the covers. But when morning comes, Grammy's wise and wonderful dog — Maude — has something to teach her.

Using the same gentle breathing technique that Grammy once taught her as a frightened puppy, Maude guides Addie into a day without screens, without rushing, and without missing what matters most.

This lengthier-than-usual picture book is rich with sensory detail: the feel of bare feet on cool floors, the smell of lavender in fresh laundry, the sound of birdsong over a shimmering lake. It is a story about slowing down — and discovering what has been there all along.