Book excerpt: Bailey, Bleecker, and Banjo lived with their family by the banks of Moss Creek. Bailey, the black and white sheepdog, was a wise and gentle soul who always seemed to be smiling. Bleecker, the shepherd, was happiest when she was busy working and learning. Banjo, the rescue, was the youngest and smallest of the three and the last to join the pack. Banjo loved to play and explore. The three spent endless hours romping in the winding creek, sitting around the campfire at night with their friends, and wandering the trails in their great backyard.