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Two Tails Are Better Than One-Available On March 23, National Puppy Day

Two Tails Are Better Than One is a heartwarming Silly Mutts Tales story that helps children explore social-emotional learning through laughter, teamwork, and wagging tails. When two rescue pups and the kids who care for them discover that responsibility isn’t always easy—but is always

important—young readers learn how choices, kindness, and cooperation shape strong relationships.

Through silly surprises and relatable moments, this story encourages children to practice responsibility, empathy, and problem-solving while discovering that caring for others—whether two-legged or four-legged—means showing up, following through, and working together.

Releasing on National Puppy Day on March 23, 2026. Two Tails Are Better Than One celebrates the joy of rescue pups, foster families, and the powerful lessons pets teach us about trust, patience, and belonging. Perfect for classrooms, families, and read-aloud time, this book turns playful fun into meaningful SEL conversations—because sometimes, life really is better with two tails.


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Parent & Teacher Guide for Two Tails Are Better Than One Available On March 23, National Puppy Day


This Parent & Teacher Guide is a playful yet purposeful companion to Two Tails Are Better Than One, designed to support social-emotional learning (SEL) at home and in the classroom. Using the beloved Silly Mutts Tales style, it helps children build responsibility, empathy, and teamwork through fun, meaningful conversations.

This guide includes:

  • SEL-focused discussion questions
  • Activities that reinforce responsibility and cooperation
  • Real-life connections kids can relate to
  • Flexible tools for classrooms, small groups, or family reading
  • Games and Printables

Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers, this guide turns a silly puppy story into powerful SEL learning—because caring for others is better when it’s shared.


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About Silly Mutts Storyteller

🐾 About the Storyteller

Hi there! I’m Joy Marier, a storyteller who believes in the magic of giggles, wagging tails, and big hearts. Before I began spinning Silly Mutts adventures, I spent years teaching incredible foster and special-education kids at Family Solutions. They taught me that every child—and every pup—has a story worth telling.

My rescue dog, Candy, became my muse with her goofy grins, kind heart, and unstoppable mission to chase every squirrel in our backyard. Thanks to her (and a few chewed-up socks), The Silly Mutts Tales were born!

These days, I live in Oregon, where I spend my time writing, laughing, and taking long walks with Candy—she calls it “field research.” My stories celebrate kindness, teamwork, and learning through laughter, because mistakes are just stepping-stones to growing kinder and braver.

A huge tail-wag thank-you to my husband, Terry Marier, M.C., whose experience in children’s therapy—and his fun, imaginative ideas—helped bring these silly mutt adventures to life.

Together, we hope our tales bring families closer, with plenty of smiles, snuggles, and happy barks along the way! 🐶💛

10% of Proceeds Support Family Solutions; helping children and families in need or go to their website and make a donation at https://familysolutionsoregon.org/products/donate


Parents and Teachers


Welcome to my Silly Mutts Tales Parent & Teacher Corner!

Here, learning and laughter walk paw in paw. Each Silly Mutts Tale (ages 3-8) is designed to spark social-emotional growth—helping kids practice kindness, respect, teamwork, safety, and responsibility through play and imagination.

As a former Special Education teacher for pre-k-6th grade and full-time storyteller, I love creating easy, ready-to-use games, crafts, and discussion ideas that turn storytime into tail-wagging fun at home or in the classroom.

I’ve seen how giggles can open hearts and how stories can build confidence—and Candy reminds me daily that learning is best served with joy (and maybe a squirrel chase or two).

So grab your favorite pup, gather your learners, and let’s explore the joy of learning together—one Silly Mutt tale at a time! 🐶💛

Enjoy these free resouces located in our Free Silly Stuff Collection to spark laughter and learning at home or in the classroom. Because with a little imagination and maybe a wagging tail or two, every story can become a joyful learning adventure! Enjoy Free color and activity pages). You will be automatically subscribed to our emaiI list when you get your Free Silly Stuff. Our first book in the series will be for sale on Amazon March 23 (National Puppy Day).