Bailey walking along a moonlit garden path toward a glowing cottage

Stories for tender hearts & brave beginnings

Little stories
for big feelings.

Meet Bailey—a tiny dog learning that courage can be quiet, feelings can be enormous, and mistakes can help something new grow.

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✦ MADE WITH HEART
IN AUSTRALIA
AGES 3–7Made for reading together
BIG FEELINGSGentle words for tricky moments
GROWN-UP GUIDEDConversation starters in every story
AUSTRALIAN MADEWritten and created with heart

THE BAILEY STORIES

Growing up is a
beautiful adventure.

Thoughtful picture books that help children understand the feelings they’re still finding words for—with warmth, wonder, and one very lovable little dog.

Cover illustration for Bailey and the Brave Little MaybeBOOK 01

A story about finding courage

Bailey and the Brave Little Maybe

For new beginnings & worried hearts

A beautifully illustrated story to read together, return to often, and keep close as little hearts grow.

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Cover illustration for Bailey and the Too-Much DayBOOK 02

A story about big feelings

Bailey and the Too-Much Day

For busy days & enormous feelings

A beautifully illustrated story to read together, return to often, and keep close as little hearts grow.

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Cover illustration for Bailey and the Broken Blue PotBOOK 03

A story about honesty and repair

Bailey and the Broken Blue Pot

For mistakes, truth & making things right

A beautifully illustrated story to read together, return to often, and keep close as little hearts grow.

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WELCOME TO BAILEY’S WORLD

A soft place
to land.

Bailey’s world is full of sun-warmed gardens, kind friends, cosy corners, and small moments that matter. It’s a place where children can see themselves—and feel a little less alone.

“You don’t have to feel ready.
You only have to try a little maybe.”
JJ&B

BEHIND THE STORIES

Made by JJ.
Inspired by Bailey.

JJ & Bailey began with a real little dog and a big idea: children deserve stories that make emotional growth feel warm, safe, and full of possibility.

Every book is created to start gentle conversations between children and the grown-ups who love them.

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FOR THE GROWN-UPS BESIDE THEM

Books that open
little conversations.

Bailey’s stories are made to help children feel seen—not taught at. Each gentle adventure gives families a natural way to talk about courage, overwhelm, honesty, and repair.

Before the storyNotice what your little reader is feeling.While you readPause, wonder, and let Bailey lead the way.After the last pageUse the prompts to keep talking together.

NOTES FROM BAILEY

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for storytime.

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