Abby
Strong, creative, wise
Abby likes tea parties and using her imagination to play make believe. Kind and wise, Abby has taught Danny to be accepting of cats.
Birthday: August 26 · Favorite treat: String Cheese
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The Original
Danny, the one who started it all
- Birthday: April 18
- Favorite treat: Velveeta Cheese
- Loyal, compassionate, optimistic
Trustworthy, compassionate and loyal… Danny’s adventures have been captivating young readers since 2001. Get to know him and his friends.
Danny, a handsome yellow Labrador Retriever, is a beloved family member of MaryRuth Books author and company founder, Mia Coulton.
Friends & Neighbors
And the rest of the beloved cast
Baby Elephant
Curious, sweet, innocent
Sweet and innocent… Baby Elephant is curious and ready to learn about the world, just like many young readers. Read about Baby Elephant’s adventures.
Birthday: September 30 · Favorite treat: Berries
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Bee
Quiet, funny, fearless
Bee is, first and foremost, busy! Imaginative and daring, Bee is always up for any adventure with Danny.
Birthday: March 21 · Favorite sound: Buzz
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The Chickens and the Fox
Cooperative, hard working, very clever
The fox spends all of his time calculating and conniving. But together, the chickens are far too smart for his tricks. At least so far…
The fox: determined, hapless, accident prone
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Fish
Dramatic and talented
Fish is one of Danny’s oldest friends. They have known each other since fish was in school. Fish is talented and loves to perform.
Birthday: October 10 · Favorite treat: Fish Food
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Lola
Adventurous and spontaneous
Lola may seem aloof, at first. Comfortable being on her own, she also loves meeting new friends. Even though her days are busy, she’s always well-groomed and fashionable.
Birthday: March 31 · Favorite treat: Tuna with gravy
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Lucky the Pony
Mischievous, playful, sweet
Meet Lucky the Pony! He is gentle, playful, and full of mischief! Lucky the Pony loves apples, but he hates baths.
Birthday: January 1 · Favorite treat: Apples
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Norman
Gentle, cautious, thoughtful
Norman has a great sense of smell. He also loves knock-knock jokes! Although Norman is no longer a puppy, Danny is still a patient big brother.
Birthday: May 23 · Favorite treat: Bananas
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