Palmetto Publishing has launched a new children's nonfiction book titled The Fantastical Life of Lucky and The Wonderdogs by Lisa Masse Bremmer. Available as of September 15, 2026, the book tells the heartfelt story of a family and their experiences with four Labrador Retrievers.
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The narrative begins on a farm where a yellow Labrador named Lucky emerges as an energetic puppy, soon becoming an integral part of the family. Along the way, readers meet Lucky’s companions: Blackjack, Tyler, and Charlie, each contributing unique personalities and lessons to the family's journey filled with laughter, mischief, and tenderness.
As the dogs grow older, the story addresses the challenges of love and loss, inviting young readers to explore themes of responsibility and compassion. It portrays the poignant reality that owning a pet comes with the eventual experience of loss, asking how families muster the courage to embrace love again after saying goodbye.
The book includes a foreword by Dr. Margaret Hiers, DVM, who shares her professional insights and personal reflections on the bond between pets and their owners. Dr. Hiers emphasizes the ways in which pets influence milestones in childhood and teach valuable lessons about love and letting go. She underscores the lasting sweetness of shared love despite the sadness of loss.
Bremmer expressed her motivation for writing the book, stating, "I wrote this book because our dogs did not just live with us. They changed us. I wanted young readers and their families to see that the joy and the grief of loving a pet are both part of the same gift, and that gift stays with you forever."