A tiny, adorable dog with a huge personality tries to help his human friend build a space-bound invention while managing his own hilarious fears.
Kyla May introduces us to Baron von Bubbles—or just “Bub”—a self-proclaimed cute pug who shares his life through a series of colorful diary entries. In this first installment, Bub and his owner, Bella, are hard at work preparing for a trip to the moon. While Bub is brave in his own mind, the reality of their adventure involves plenty of silliness and a bit of rivalry with the local cat, Duchess. This series currently spans 13 books, giving students a long and reliable path to follow once they get hooked on Bub’s voice.
This series is a fantastic fit for students who find dense pages of text intimidating or are still getting familiar with English. The diary format naturally breaks the story into short, manageable bursts, and simple sentence structures keep the pace moving quickly. Because Kyla May includes bright, full-color cartoon illustrations on every single page, visual learners can use the art to decode new vocabulary or follow the plot when the words feel tricky. For a reluctant reader, the consistency of the series is a huge win; knowing exactly what the art style looks like and how Bub behaves makes picking up the second or third book much less daunting. In a classroom setting, these books are perfect for teaching personal narrative or emotional intelligence, as Bub is very open about his feelings and his mistakes.
Total Books in Series: 13 Best Starting Point: Pug Blasts Off
