The First Day · Submitted for publication

Welcome to the world of Red & Pudge

Little steps.
Big courage.
Better together.

Meet a little dragon, a lovable bunny, and a friendship that makes every day an adventure.

A full-color picture book by Jay Teague

Approved cover of The Adventures of Red & Pudge: The First Day, by Jay Teague
BOOK ONE
THE FIRST DAY
A little courageA new friendshipA world to discover
Red the little red dragon and Pudge the cream-white bunny sitting together

Meet the characters

Say hello to
Red & Pudge.

Red is a little red dragon with green eyes and two ivory horns. Pudge is a cream-white bunny with brown eyes and floppy ears.

Their home is Riverstone. Come along as they discover what it means to be brave, make friends, and find their place.

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“Sometimes being scared is the first step to being brave.”
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The Adventures of Red & Pudge · Book one

The First Day

Join Red and Pudge in the first adventure of a heartwarming new series about courage, friendship, and finding your place.

Jay TeagueAuthor
Picture bookFull-color paperback
8.5 × 8.5 inSquare format
Submitted for publication

Amazon availability is awaiting confirmation. Browse the front and back covers, or try the free activity below.

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The Red & Pudge Adventure Club

The story ends.
The fun keeps going.

Start with My Brave Day, a free printable that invites children to draw, talk, and choose a small act of courage. More club activities are planned.

  • My Brave Day activity TRY IT NOW
  • Birthday card, treasure hunt & badge TRY IT NOW
  • Character coloring pages PLANNED
  • Puzzles & adventure challenges PLANNED
  • Club membership & updates NOT OPEN YET

Print for personal or classroom use. No signup needed.

An Adventure Club starter activity

My Brave Day

Small steps count. What will yours be?

Draw yourself doing something brave.
Try something new.
Do something kind for someone.
Ask for help when I need it.
Tell someone how I feel.
The Adventures of Red & Pudge

Behind the adventure

Meet Jay.

Jay Teague

Jay Teague is the author of The Adventures of Red & Pudge: The First Day.

A husband, dad, grandpa, and coach, Jay is bringing the world of Riverstone to families through the adventures of a little dragon and his bunny friend.

Thank you for welcoming Red and Pudge into your family’s reading time.

For families & educators

A few things
you might wonder.

Where can I buy The First Day?

The purchase link will be posted in the book section after Amazon availability is confirmed. No release date has been announced here.

Can I try an Adventure Club activity?

Yes. My Brave Day is available now, with no membership or purchase required. Open the activity.

How does the Birthday Club work?

A grown-up can personalize and print a free birthday card, treasure hunt, and explorer badge. Email signup and birthday reminders are planned. Create a birthday pack.

Will there be school and group orders?

School and group ordering information is coming soon. Quantities, delivery options, and pricing will be published here when arrangements are ready.

Can I print the activity more than once?

Yes. You can print My Brave Day again for personal or classroom use. Try it on another day and invite your child to notice what has changed.

For your next moment together

Make room for a little wonder.

Read together. Draw together. Give imagination a little room to grow.

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