Two old basset hounds. One favorite patch of afternoon sun. A friendship warm enough to outlast goodbye. Henry is a gentle comforter with an unmistakable rolling walk and a soft harrumph for everything. Otto is a retired show dog, an expert popcorn catcher, and the enthusiastic announcer of the mail, dinner, squirrels, and just about anything else. As different as two dogs can be, they are the very best of friends, happiest curled nose to tail in the warm spot on the floor. Then Henry grows old and goes on ahead, leaving the house quieter than before. Otto fills the silence the only way he knows how: loudly. He keeps his family laughing and returns each afternoon to the golden place where Henry used to sleep, a spot that feels warmer than sunlight alone can explain. Inspired by two real dogs and brought to life with warm watercolor-style illustrations, Otto & Henry: The Warm Spot is a tender, gently funny story about friendship, pet loss, and the love that remains. Written for children ages 7–11 to share with a grown-up, it offers families a comforting, secular way to remember a beloved companion and begin a conversation about saying goodbye. For anyone who has ever loved a dog, missed a dog, or felt a familiar warmth in an empty place.