Some Dogs Talk

Some Dogs Talk is more than a story about animals — it’s a story about learning to believe in yourself when the world doesn’t quite understand you yet.

In this heartwarming and humorous third edition of Some Dogs Talk, Constance Messmer brings readers into the imaginative and emotional world of a young boy learning to trust his intuition.
Tony doesn’t hear every dog. Just some of them.
And only when he focuses.

When a friendly dog at the baseball field tells Tony his name — before anyone reads the tag — Tony knows something real is happening. But when he grows dizzy, overwhelmed, and unsure of himself, doubt creeps in. What if it’s just his imagination?
With the help of his curious journalist sister, his baseball-loving big brother, and parents who are trying their best to understand, Tony sets out to gather “concrete evidence” that he’s not crazy.

What unfolds is a funny, tender, and deeply relatable story about:

• Trusting your intuition
• The line between imagination and inner knowing
• Growing up in a family that learns together
• Finding proof when doubt feels loud
• And discovering that different doesn’t mean broken

Perfect for:

• Readers ages 8–12
• Parents and grandparents who love meaningful stories
• Families who enjoy read-aloud books with heart
• Fans of Doctor Dolittle and gentle magical realism
• Readers interested in intuition and awareness in an age-appropriate way

Because sometimes the greatest courage is trusting what you know deep inside.