Boris the basset hound is best friends with his owner, Bea. They do everything together. Bea starts to notice that Boris seems sad on their walks together. She later finds out that Boris used to be a therapy dog at the children's hospital and he misses the children. In the end, Bea resolves to take Boris to the children's hospital every day. Young readers will be engaged by the lovely illustrations and the inspiring story about friendship and the joy of giving back.