Wick, Maya & Benny is a heartwarming children’s book about three very different dogs who learn to understand one another through the power of empathy, communication, and emotional awareness.

Wick, Maya Rudolph, and Benny 

Three distinct dogs sitting in a grassy yard. Wick with his tall ears perked up, Maya with her distinctive white paws, and Benny with his enormous smile. Each dog has a unique posture showing their personality.

Wick, Maya, and Benny, three dogs so unique,
With different looks and ways to speak.
Wick's ears stand tall, Maya's paws are white,
Benny's smile is big and oh so bright.

Three Different Pups

The three dogs meeting in a backyard. Wick stands with his mouth open in a bark, Maya circles around sniffing curiously, while Benny peeks timidly from behind a small dirt mound.

In the yard they all did meet,
Sniffing noses, pawing feet.
Wick barked loud, Maya circled round,
Benny hid behind the mound.

The Backyard Meeting

In a park setting, Wick stands in a playful stance ready to chase, Maya looks confused with her head tilted, and Benny cowers slightly with his ears back, startled by Wick's barking.

Wick wanted to play a chasing game,
But Maya thought it wasn't the same.
Benny felt scared by Wick's loud bark,
Three confused pups in the park.

Misunderstandings

Wick leaping high in the air with joy, Maya holding a colorful dog toy in her mouth, and Benny standing to the side wagging his tail. All three dogs showing different expressions of happiness.

Wick jumps high to show his joy,
Maya brings her favorite toy.
Benny wags his tail when he's glad,
Different signals made them sad.

Different Ways

Wick sitting attentively, watching Maya and Benny play together. His expression shows realization as he observes their gentler play style. His mouth is slightly open in a soft, quiet bark.

Wick learned his barks could frighten friends,
So softer sounds he now intends.
He watched how others showed their glee,
And thought, "They're different, just like me!"

Wick's Lesson

Maya approaching Benny with gentle, slow steps. Benny is partially hidden behind a bush, but looking interested. Maya's white paws move carefully on the grass as she gives Benny space.

Maya noticed Benny's shy retreat,
So gently approached with careful feet.
She learned that patience wins the day,
And gave him space to come and play.

Maya's Discovery

Benny stepping forward to join Wick and Maya who are playing with a ball. Benny's huge smile shows his newfound confidence, while Wick and Maya welcome him with friendly postures.

Benny watched his friends with care,
Slowly joined them, if they'd share.
His huge smile showed when he felt safe,
Friendship bloomed in this new place.

Benny Finds Courage

The three dogs sitting beneath a large oak tree. Wick demonstrates digging in the dirt with his paws, Maya watches attentively, and Benny shows the others how to climb onto a low branch of the tree.

Three pups sat beneath a tree,
Watching, learning patiently.
Wick showed Maya how to dig with glee,
Benny taught them both to climb with ease.

Learning Together

Rain falling in the yard. Wick looks sad with drooping ears and wet fur. Maya shows him shelter under large green leaves, while Benny cuddles close to both of them, sharing warmth.

Rain fell down upon their heads,
Wick looked sad with droopy threads.
Maya showed him shelter under leaves,
Benny shared his warmth with all with ease.

The Rainy Day

Wick pausing before jumping over a log, checking his surroundings first. Maya sharing her pile of toys with the others. Benny softly barking with newfound confidence, his huge smile visible.

Wick now checks before he leaps,
Maya shares the toys she keeps.
Benny's found his voice, though soft and low,
Three friends together, watch them grow!

Finding Harmony

The three dogs working together to chase playful squirrels. Wick runs ahead with speed, Maya stands strategically planning their route, and Benny discovers a shortcut through some bushes.

When squirrels come to tease and play,
The three work together in their way.
Wick runs fast, Maya plans the route,
Benny finds the shortcuts, without doubt.

The Perfect Team

The three dogs sitting side by side on a hilltop at sunset. Wick, Maya, and Benny all looking at each other with expressions of understanding and friendship. Their different silhouettes highlighted against the colorful sky.

Three different dogs with hearts so true,
Learned to see life from each view.
Wick, Maya, Benny, friends for life,
Understanding ended all their strife.