A beautiful Scottish story that helps young children understand their feelings.If you are looking for a story that comforts, reassures, and opens up gentle conversations about emotions, this book was written for you and your child.The Brown Dog of the Green Glen is a heartwarming Scottish adventure for children aged 3 to 7, created to help little ones recognise, name, and talk about their feelings in a way that feels safe, natural, and reassuring.A story that children truly connect with.When Finn's mother becomes ill, his older brothers are too frightened to help. But six-year-old Finn, small but determined, sets off on a journey to find the healing spring hidden deep in the Green Glen.At the edge of the city, Finn meets an enormous Brown Dog. Shaggy, wild, and very frightening. Finn is scared, his knees are shaking, but he keeps going. Along the way, he discovers something many children need to hear again and again: that fear does not mean failure, and that even the scariest things can turn into the strongest friendships.More than a bedtime story.This book gently supports children as they explore a wide range of emotions, including happiness, worry, fear, bravery, excitement, surprise, determination, gratitude, calm, love, and joy.Throughout the story, the narrative pauses at key moments to invite children to notice how Finn is feeling and to reflect on their own emotions too. These built-in moments turn reading time into a shared emotional experience, without ever feeling forced or preachy.What makes this book special.Full-page emotional portraits clearly show what each feeling looks like.Simple, child-friendly explanations help children understand what emotions mean.Gentle check-in pages ask questions like "Have you felt any of these today?" encouraging conversation and self-awareness.Inspired by a traditional Scottish folk tale collected in the 1800s, bringing cultural depth and authenticity.Important themes for growing children.Coping with illness and worry.The story gently explores a parent's illness and the fear that comes with it, helping children feel seen and understood.True courage.Finn is afraid throughout his journey, showing children that being brave does not mean feeling fearless, it means doing the right thing anyway.Friendship and loyalty.The Brown Dog's steady presence shows what kindness, trust, and true friendship look like.Emotional intelligence.Children learn that all feelings are normal, valid, and temporary.Growing up.The story honours childhood while gently acknowledging that growing up sometimes means doing hard things for the people we love.Perfect for families and classrooms: Bedtime reading and calm end-of-day conversations.Children learning to express their emotions.Families dealing with illness, change, or anxiety.Building emotional vocabulary and resilience.Social and Emotional Learning at home or at school.Introducing Scottish heritage and folklore.Read-aloud sessions with rhythmic, engaging language.Whether you want to help your child talk about feelings, support them through worry or change, or simply share a beautiful story together, this modern retelling of a timeless Scottish tale is one you will treasure.32 pages.Ages 3 upwards.Read-aloud.Supports SEL learning.