Butterscotch is a cute bulldog puppy who experiences first feelings when he goes to school for the first time. With help from his owner, Darcie and his teacher, Ms. Ruby, he becomes a much braver puppy and develops Courage. The story of first feelings and the development journey is helpful to children experiencing first feelings as well...the story helps parents, teachers and children understand and learn to cope through the eyes of a puppy named Butterscotch and his owner, Darcie.