When Lady is brought home from the animal shelter, she feels overwhelmed by the busy world around her, full of unfamiliar dogs, people, sounds, and smells. She doesn’t know what to do with her big feelings! But with love and patience from April, her human, Lady learns tricks to help her feel safe, and even makes a new friend. Some days she feels brave, and some days she just needs space.

Lady Needed Space coming May 2025!

  • "This beautifully written and heartfelt story brings the importance of empathy and friendship to life in a way both children and adults can appreciate. Through the lens of a dog who needs space, the book encourages understanding, patience, and kindness, while celebrating the joy of making connections with others. A truly wonderful resource that touched my heart."

    Gabrielle Johnson B.S, CDBC

  • “Audrey Weatherstone’s tender and reassuring picture book is a genuine reminder that we all need acceptance to thrive. We can never have enough books about belonging.”

    Judy Pedersen, When Night Time Comes Near

  • “There are so many layers of valuable lessons in this beautiful story. Children will learn, along with Audrey Weatherstone’s lovable characters, not only how to navigate their own big emotions, but how validating those same feelings for a friend can make all the difference in the world. Lady will tug at your heartstrings!"

    Emily Peace Harrison, author of the award-winning picture book I’d Rather Be Me

Audrey Weatherstone is a singer-songwriter, author, and dog lover based in Richmond, Virginia. After graduating from Shenandoah University, she now works as a music therapist in neurologic rehabilitation and hospice care, as well as advocating for rescue animals, reactive dogs, and positive reinforcement dog training. Her music and writing are inspired by her work as a music therapist and her reactive rescue dog, Lady. Lady Needed Space is her first book.