Reading with Remmy

Meet Remmy—a lovable Golden Doodle with a big heart and a wagging tail—and Finley, a little girl who longs to read but struggles to make sense of the words on the page.

When an unexpected friendship forms between them, something beautiful begins to happen.

As Finley reads aloud to Remmy day after day, she discovers that patience, practice, and encouragement can make even the hardest challenges feel possible. And Remmy? He becomes the perfect listener—gentle, faithful, and always ready for story time.

Filled with warmth, hope, and charming illustrations, Reading with Remmy is an uplifting picture book that encourages children who may feel frustrated or discouraged while learning to read. This heartwarming story celebrates perseverance, friendship, and the confidence that grows one page at a time.

Perfect for:

• Children ages 4–8
• Young readers gaining confidence
• Families, libraries, and classrooms
• Dog lovers
• Read-aloud story time
• Encouraging struggling or dyslexic readers

If your child loves sweet animal stories and inspiring journeys of growth, Reading with Remmy is a book they’ll want to read again and again. 

As a mama of five adult children and grandma of six, Gina Gallagher knows that reading books together is the way to a child’s heart. Good stories awaken wonder. Gina is an avid reader and lover of words, with books all over her house. This is her first published children’s book, with a sequel, Remmy to the Rescue, to debut in 2027.