Linda Stone's Bubbles and Teddy series helps fund shelters and teaches children why adoption matters.

NEW BUFFALO, MI, March 27, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Somewhere tonight, a shelter door will close. The lights will dim. And an animal will curl up in a kennel, wondering again if tomorrow will be the day someone chooses them.

For children's author Linda Stone, that quiet waiting is impossible to ignore.

"I couldn't stop thinking about the animals who don't get chosen," Stone says. "The ones who are good, loving, gentle, and still overlooked."

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year. While many receive care, only a portion will ever find a permanent home.

For Stone, those numbers are lives, not merely statistics. And they sparked a deeply personal response.

"I felt a strong need to educate children about the importance of shelter pet adoption," she explains. "But education alone didn't feel like enough. I wanted my books to create real impact."

That vision led to the creation of the Bubbles and Teddy children's book series; stories rooted in warmth, empathy, and responsibility, with a purpose that extends far beyond the page.

Each book supports awareness and funding efforts for animal shelters and pet rescue organizations. These efforts help sustain the daily care that gives animals another chance at life.

When a family purchases a Bubbles and Teddy book, they are doing more than buying a story. They are contributing to food, shelter, and care for animals still waiting to be seen.

"Children learn empathy through stories," Stone says. "When they learn to care for animals, they begin to understand responsibility, compassion, and love as actions, not just feelings."

Through Bubbles and Teddy, young readers are gently introduced to a powerful truth. Adoption matters. Animals are not disposable. Kindness creates real, measurable impact.

Stone's vision continues to expand. Additional titles in the series are currently in development, along with companion stuffed animals designed to deepen children's emotional connection to the characters and the values they represent.

Her mission of compassion also extends beyond animals.

Stone has begun early development of a future storytelling initiative focused on raising awareness and support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

"I truly believe that in America, no one should be without a place to call home unless they choose to be," she says. "Whether it's animals or people, dignity matters. Care matters. Stories remind us of that."

At its core, Linda Stone's work is an invitation to slow down, to feel more deeply, and to act with intention. It teaches children that compassion is not optional and reminds adults that meaningful change often begins in small, human ways.

Because sometimes, saving a life begins with a single choice.

How You Can Help Today

Linda Stone encourages readers to support their local humane societies and rescue organizations by:

· Adopting a shelter pet
· Volunteering time or resources
· Donating to shelters and rescue groups
· Sharing awareness about adoption and responsible care

Learn More and Connect

Click here to visit Linda Stone's official website

Social Media: Facebook | Instagram
Contact Linda Stone
Purchase Bubbles and Teddy books on Amazon today!
Donate to the Northwest Indiana Humane Society

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