From Ian Falconer, Caldecott Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Olivia series, comes a dashingly delightful picture book about two unforgettable dachshunds and their search for fun! Perfect for fans of imaginative dog books like Bark, George and A Ball for Daisy
TWO DOGS
by Ian Falconer
HarperCollins Children’s Books, June 2022
Dachshund brothers Perry and Augie are home alone and desperately want to get outside and have a good time. Augie is the cautious one, the worrier; Perry is pure joy and excitement. When they finally manage to open the back door, mischievous adventures begin! Soon they’re diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole, and more! Will all return to normal before their owners come home?
This witty and utterly heartwarming story plays perfectly off the exquisite illustrations. These are Ian Falconer’s first all-new characters since Olivia, and TWO DOGS is sure to equally capture the hearts of readers everywhere.
Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the award-winning and bestselling Olivia book series, includingthe Caldecott Honor-winning Olivia. In addition, Falconer has created 30 covers forThe New Yorker as well as other publications. He has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet, the Royal Opera House, and many others.
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