"A pooch with perseverance and pals enjoys suspenseful adventures.
Funny... easy-to-read... fun rhymes... sweetly expressive characters... charming...
​the graphic format and rhyming text will engage young readers." - KIRKUS REVIEWS 

"One of the cleverest early readers!"
- Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle WA

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A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!
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Zooni the Cockapoo
Coming October 2023 - Preorder now!

Fans of Baloney and Friends and Narwhal and Jelly will love this rhyming early graphic novel series with loads of laughs and silly gaffs, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree.
 
Zooni the dog has lost a shoe. Come on and help with the rescue! It might be here, or over there. Why don’t we go and ask the bear? Join the fun with Zooni and the zoo crew—you’ll love them, too!
 
Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch. Kid-friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni’s pals are always near. Whether they’re lost at sea or climbing a tree, these loyal friends stick together through every adventure.
 
Told in three full-length stories and two mini-comics, tails will be wagging for this fuzzy, four-legged star. A perfect fit for read-alouds and newly independent readers.

The book is releasing in both hardcover and paperback and can be PRE-ORDERed already. PRE-ORDERS make a huge difference to how successful a book can be as the early momentum helps get it in front of more people.
Click here for PRE-ORDER links or just go to your favorite bookstore and ask them to pre-order it for you.​
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Zooni the Cockapoo
Zooni Tales Trivia:
* The protagonist of the ZOONI TALES books is inspired by the author's own covid puppy Zooni.
* In the Northern Indian language of Kashmiri, 'zoon' means 'moon' and 'zooni' is a quintessential name for a cute child (usually a girl).
​* This manuscript originally started as a story titled "Zooni And Mooni", but Mooni did not make the cut. Look for a new character named 'Mooni' in book 2 of the Zooni Tales series, coming 2024. 
* Follow the adventures of IRL Zooni on Instagram @zooni_cockapoo   
Some spreads from Zooni Tales: Keep It Up, Plucky Pup:
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Attention: ZOONI TALES Book #2 Releases Summer 2024
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