Chris Elle Dove

Gabby Makes a Friend - Gabby Chris Elle Dove

Are you looking for a book about friendship that stays true over time?
Are you interested in introducing the idea of transformation and growth to your young reader?




Gabby Makes a Friend takes the reader through familiar emotions as whether she is excited to meet someone knew, bored and unable to go out when it rains, or worried because she can't find her friend!

"Chris Elle Dove does a great job of building up the mystery of what becomes of little Katie." Sybrina Durant




This story offers a few laughs, life lessons, and heartwarming moments, while introducing kids to some of the benefits of friendship and wonders of nature!

"The illustrations are adorable and both my 5 (and even my 8-year-old) adored it." - Lauren G




Spend quality time with your kids as they're becoming connected to and engaged with Gabby, a spunky and loveable Golden Retriever!

"This story is charming and reassuring. It is the perfect bedtime or anytime story. I highly recommend making friends with Gabby!" Author Diane Kane




Get to know Katie the Caterpillar, who becomes... something wonderful that has wings!

"True friends stay in our lives no matter what transitions we go through... What a wonderful message." Karina Cox




Watch Gabby enjoy forming her friendship with Katie, struggle when she is unable to find her, and rejoice when she reappears in a new form.

"Another reviewer described this book as adorable, and it truly is. It shows - with extraordinary illustrations and straightforward text - the friendship these diverse living entities develop and how that weathers storms and even the profound change that comes to Katie." M. Stewart




Discover what happens when Gabby realizes her friend is growing up.

Will Gabby and Katie's be just as close now Katie undergone a complete metamorphosis?




This book is about more than friendship. It's about loyalty, embracing diversity, shifts in identify, life cycles, growth, and the funny things one can find in a yard!

"Gabby learns that friends can like different things, be different in all sorts of ways, and still be best friends." - Eva Darrington




Gabby Makes a Friend was designed to be both a fun, easy read that is both inviting and educational.

"I love the simple words and repetitive aspects (finding a ball, toothbrush). These things are great for beginning readers to be able to read independently. I can't wait to see what comes next from this author!" S. D. Burke





The gorgeous illustrations make Gabby and Katie characters even more charming, captivating, and delightful.

"This story is ADORABLE. My son and I read it for the first time recently and it was captivating for us both" - Lauren Bennett




Find out why readers are raving about this lovely little tale: "This delightful story is sure to put a smile on your little one's face." - Priscilla Bettis"I love everything about this book." - Frances Judge"I hope to see more stories from this author/illustrator pair." Liz"Great book by every measure, both young and old will enjoy, Gabby and Katie they will treasure!" G Pa Rhymes


Help Gabby find a home in your child's heart today!