"What if my shady tree misses me?"
A big change. A brand-new RV. And one little dog who isn't sure she's ready.
Bella and Mandy are best friends, but they couldn't be more different. Bella is curious, confident, and always ready to investigate. Mandy likes to stop, think, and make sure everything feels safe.
So when boxes pile up around the house and a mysterious house on wheels appears in the driveway, Bella can't wait to explore. But Mandy has questions. What if she doesn't like it? What if she misses home?
With Bella beside her, Mandy takes one brave step, and then another, as the two friends begin their very first RV journey. There are new sights to discover, a missing blanket for two pup detectives to find, and a sky full of stars at the end of the day.
Along the way, Mandy discovers something important: being brave doesn't mean you're never scared. It means trying something new even when you are.
Inspired by a real journey. Author Jeff Evans spent seven years traveling the country by RV with his wife, Cathy, and the real Bella and Mandy.
Parents and kids will love:
- A warm, playful rhyming story made for reading aloud
- Gentle reassurance about change and unfamiliar experiences
- Two lovable dogs with very different personalities
- End-of-story fun: a Pup Detective Tip, Bella & Mandy's Travel Journal, a Road Ready badge, and a star-counting activity
Perfect for ages 3-8, bedtime, road trips, RV and camping families, and any child facing a move, a trip, a first day, or something new.
Off We Go! is Book 1 in Bella & Mandy's RV Adventures, a full-color rhyming picture-book series about two pups exploring America's most fascinating places. Coming next: a Kennedy Space Center adventure!
Home isn't always a place. Sometimes, home is being with the people you love.
Climb aboard. Bella and Mandy's great RV adventure is just beginning!
