Making friends is an important part of growing up. If you're lucky, you have lots of good friends. If you're very lucky, you have one special friend. Nile is lucky; he has a very special friend. Author Ariana Iris's Lil Buddie and Me: A Collection of Short Stories shares the adventures of Nile and his special friend, Lil Buddie. What makes Lil Buddie special? Well, he's a Rottweiler puppy who talks--a lot. Oh--and he's invisible. But that doesn't make any difference to these best friends. Join Nile and Lil Buddie as they enjoy friendship, meals, and even going to school. The stories brought together in Lil Buddie and Me: A Collection of Short Storiesdeveloped from bedtime stories Iris created to help her son fall asleep. You'll enjoy these stories at bedtime, mealtime, anytime.