Welcome to
Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures!

Welcome to Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures—a book series created to help children and families navigate big feelings, tricky topics, and everyday challenges together.

Book cover titled "Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures: Luna Grows With Change," depicting a baby standing behind a crib, two poodle puppies sitting on a green rug with bandanas, one in blue and the other in orange, and a framed dog portrait on the wall.
Book cover titled "Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures: Maggie Teaches About Grief" written by Dr. Lauren Ramirez and illustrated by Krystal Kramer, featuring a watercolor illustration of a dog resting on a yellow dog bed next to a black bag with a leash and a ball inside.
Black silhouette of a mountain range with multiple peaks and valleys against a white background.
Illustration of three playful dogs tugging a rope between them, wearing bandanas in yellow, blue, and no bandana, against a transparent background.

Parenting is hard. Emotions can be BIG. And sometimes, the topics kids bring to us are complicated.

These books are designed to make important conversations a little easier, a little more approachable, and hopefully a lot more fun. Two doodles. One family. Lots of learning, growing, and grand adventures along the way!

Every page carries their paw print. Welcome to their adventures.

Explore the Series
Dr. Lauren Ramirez, creator of luna and maggie's grand adventures.
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Meet the author

Lauren Ramirez, PhD, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, author, and lifelong advocate for children and families. Inspired by years of helping children navigate life's biggest feelings, and by the love of two very special doodles, she created Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures to help children and families find connection, comfort, and hope through stories. Learn more about Lauren and the heart behind every adventure.

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A watercolor illustration of a girl with brown hair touching noses with a large, fluffy dog wearing a yellow bandana with orange spots.
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  • Book cover titled "Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures: Maggie Teaches About Grief" with an illustrated yellow dog lying on a yellow cushion next to a black bag with a yellow collar and a bell, set against a yellow watercolor background.

    <em>Maggie Teaches About Grief </em> gently explores some of the difficult feelings that can come with loss.

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  • Book cover titled 'Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures: Luna Grows With Change.' Illustration of a baby standing in a crib looking at two sitting dogs with a third dog on a chair nearby. A framed picture of a dog hangs on the wall.

    <em>Luna Grows With Change </em>explores the many feelings that can come with—you guessed it—change!

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Silhouette of a mountain range with a cloudy sky.

Kind Words From Friends Along the Way

  • "I've read this book several times. The story and illustration are spot on. Beautiful story to have if you want to teach your children about loss in a gentle way."

    — Michele A.

  • "Luna and Maggie's Grand Adventures is an engaging series that deals with a very difficult subject. Maggie teaches about healing and thriving even in times of loss in a way that a child can understand."

    — Dedi S.