Simon the Scared Rottweiler Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Nicole S. Kluemper and The Children’s Book Review.
Get ready to meet a big-hearted Rottweiler with some very relatable worries in Nicole S. Kluemper’s Simon the Scared Rottweiler.
Inspired by the author’s real-life dog, Simon the Scared Rottweiler is a reassuring picture book that helps young readers understand and navigate feelings of anxiety. When Simon faces a day filled with worries, including bad dreams, loud alarms, and bullying at school, he learns valuable coping skills that help him manage his fears and build confidence.

With empathy and practical strategies woven into the story, Nicole S. Kluemper offers children an encouraging reminder that it’s okay to feel anxious and that they have the tools to cope.
Readers who join us on this virtual book tour can enter for a chance to win one of five paperback copies of Simon the Scared Rottweiler by Nicole S. Kluemper. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful resource to help children navigate anxiety or simply love heartwarming stories with meaningful lessons, this giveaway is one you won’t want to miss. Enter below for your chance to win!
Simon the Scared Rottweiler
Virtual Tour Dates
| Friday, June 12, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Tour Kick-Off for Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Monday, June 15, 2026 The Starlit Path Book Review of Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Country Mamas With Kids Guest Post about Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 Deliciously Savvy Guest Post about Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Nicole S. Kluemper |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 Lisa’s Reading Book Review of Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @meghenslittlelibrary Instagram Post about Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Me Two Books Author Interview with Nicole S. Kluemper |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 The Fairview Review Book Review of Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 Life is What it’s Called Author Interview with Nicole S. Kluemper |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 A Blue Box Full of Books Instagram Post about Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Simon the Scared Rottweiler |
Simon the Scared Rottweiler Book Giveaway
About the Book

Simon the Scared Rottweiler
Written by Nicole S. Kluemper
Ages: 4-7 | 34 Pages
Publisher: Nicole S Kluemper (2026) | ISBN: 979-8218884802
Publisher’s Book Summary: Simon is having a hard day. He wakes up to a bad dream, the fire alarm goes off at school, some big bullies bother him, and that’s not all! Just then, Kevin’s big sister Angie steps in and helps Simon by teaching him some skills for dealing with his worry that will last a lifetime.
Buy the Book
About the Author
Nicole Kluemper, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist at a small community clinic in San Diego, California. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of San Diego and her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. Dr. Kluemper is a Navy veteran, a published author, and lives just outside San Diego with her husband of seventeen years and their dog, Simon.
To learn more, visit www.nicolekluemper.com.

Thanks for following along with us on Nicole S. Kluemper’s Simon the Scared Rottweiler awareness tour!
