Sally's Puppy Adventures

In this playful picture book, Sally the dog gets dressed in her boots and coat to head out to the park on a winter's day. There are other pups to play with and even snowdogs to sniff before she heads home for a nap. How does Sally get dressed for a snow day? Sally is going out in the snow! It's a winter's day and Sally the dog is headed to the park! But first she has to put on some warm clothes: coat and boots. It's not easy to zip up a pup, but finally she's ready to sniff and snout her way through the snow. At the park she finds other pups to play with and sees people rolling snowballs to make snowdogs of all shapes and sizes! Sally sniffs them all before saying goodbye to her new friends and heading back home for a well-earned snooze. Key Selling Points • In Sally's Snow Day, Sally puts on her coat and boots for a fun snowy day at the park, where she plays with other pups and watches people create snowdogs of all shapes and sizes before she heads home for a well-deserved nap. • Sally's Snow Day ties in with curriculum on dressing for cold weather, as we watch Sally and her owner pull on her boots and zip up her coat to stay warm against the chill. • This is the third of Andrew Larsen's Sally books, following Sally's Big Day (about Sally going to puppy training) and Sally's New Look (about a trip to the groomer), all of which give gentle reassurance about relatable situations, such as the first day of school or bundling up for the cold. • Andrew Larsen's simple, playful use of language combines with Dawn Lo's bright, bold artwork to create a winning package for preschoolers. • Publishing in October 2024, this book will appeal to parents, caregivers and teachers looking for a way to introduce dressing for the weather to little ones before the snow flies. In the Sally's Puppy Adventures picture book series, Sally the dog has first-time experiences that little ones can relate to, told with simple, playful text and bright, eye-catching illustrations. Andrew Larsen is the award-winning author of more than fifteen books, including In the Tree House, A Squiggly Story, Jungle Cat, Sally's Big Day and Sally's New Look. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Blue Spruce Award, the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and many more. He lives in Toronto with his family. Dawn Lo is an illustrator whose work has appeared in zines, picture books, stationery, greeting cards, public art installations and more. Growing up in both Hong Kong and Canada, she tends to create quirky and whimsical works that are inspired by little moments from everyday life with a nod to the Asian diaspora. Her past picture book projects include Hush, Little Hero by Annie Bailey, One Tiny Bubble by Karen Krossing and the Sally's Puppy Adventures series by Andrew Larsen. Dawn does not have a dog right now but she can't wait to make a snow dog friend this winter.

In this sweet picture book about learning new things, a curious young dog goes to the groomer and gets a fancy new hairdo. Are you ready for your haircut, Sally? Sally is going to the groomer! Lovable pup Sally is looking a little shaggy, so her owners are taking her to the groomer. It smells like a garden and Sally sees brushes and bows galore. Then it's time for a bath. Once she's squeaky clean and blow-dried, Sally gets brushed, snipped and clipped. When her owners arrive-surprise!-everyone has fancy new hairdos! Key Selling Points • In this follow-up to Sally's Big Day, Sally the dog is off to the groomer for a trim. After a bubble bath, a blow-dry and some serious snipping, she looks good as new...and so do her owners, who arrive with fresh hairdos too! • This sweet story gives kids insight into pet care and what happens when a dog goes to the groomer; it could also help readers who are nervous about going to the hairdresser, introducing them to the various sights, sounds and smells of the salon so the experience doesn't seem so daunting. • Dawn Lo's bold, bright and funny illustrations are a perfect match for Sally's goofy, adorable personality. • Andrew Larsen has two children and a puppy named Sally. He was inspired to write this book by his experiences with Sally . In the Sally's Puppy Adventures picture book series, Sally the dog has first-time experiences that little ones can relate to, told with simple, playful text and bright, eye-catching illustrations. Andrew Larsen is the award-winning author of over 15 books, including In the Tree House, The Bagel King, A Squiggly Story and Sally's Big Day. His books have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Blue Spruce Award and the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Andrew lives in Toronto. Born in Hong Kong, Dawn Lo is an illustrator currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded lands of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Her work has appeared in the picture books Snow Song and The Rainbow Garden Is My Friend, as well as in stationery, greeting cards, public art installations, murals and more. Dawn aims to create works that are high-spirited and whimsical while retaining a certain degree of simplicity and humor.