Big Feelings Brave Friends
With Georgie and Bug

Scratch. Thump. Rustle.

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When strange sounds echo from the barn, Bug is sure something scary is hiding inside. Bug is small, brave, and quick to bark—especially when she feels nervous. But her best friend Georgie, a calm and steady pit bull mix, helps Bug slow down, listen, and figure out what’s really going on.

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As Georgie and Bug explore the big red barn on their cozy farm, Bug learns an important lesson: loud noises don’t always mean danger. With gentle humor and lots of heart, this early chapter book shows kids how to pause before reacting, manage worry, and build confidence—one brave moment at a time.

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The Noisy Barn is perfect for:

• kids who feel big feelings or anxiety

• families looking for social emotional learning (SEL) stories

• read-alouds and early independent readers

• animal lovers who enjoy farm stories and dog books

What kids and parents will love

• A comforting story about fear of loud noises and fear of the unknown

• A warm friendship that models emotional regulation and courage

• Gentle, positive messages without being preachy

• A fun farm adventure with a reassuring ending

Recommended for ages 5–8 (early chapter book / early reader).

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​Early chapter book • Social-Emotional Learning • Animal Friendship

When the chickens rush the fence in a flurry of feathers, flapping wings, and very loud opinions, Bug is sure this is it. Charging chickens must mean danger… right?

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But Georgie, calm and steady as ever, helps Bug slow down and take a closer look.

As the farm bustles with noise, movement, and excited animals, Bug learns an important new skill: pausing to check what’s really happening before reacting. With Georgie’s quiet support, Bug begins to notice patterns, listen for meaning, and understand that loud and fast doesn’t always mean scary.

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In this gentle, humorous early chapter book, young readers will see how curiosity, breathing, and trusted companionship can turn fear into understanding—even when chickens are involved.

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This book helps children:

• Practice pausing before reacting

• Learn the difference between excitement and danger

• Build emotional regulation and confidence

• Understand that it’s okay to feel scared and still think

• See positive models of friendship and support

 

Warmly illustrated and filled with farmyard humor, Georgie & Bug and the Chickens That Charged is perfect for children who feel big feelings, notice everything, or just need reassurance that they’re not alone when the world gets loud.

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Recommended for ages 5–8

Early chapter book • Social-Emotional Learning • Animal Friendship