by Cale Atkinson (Author)
A gorgeous and heartwarming picture book about a stray dog's journey to his forever home, for fans of Where Oliver Fits and Marc Simont's Caldecott-winning The Stray Dog.
There are lots of perks to being a stray.
No collar to restrain you, no leash to control you, no fence to contain you. You don't have to sit, roll over or shake a paw -- you do what you want.
You're free, and all the good smells and dropped snacks of the city are yours for the taking.
Being a stray can be lonely, though. And cold. There's no one to play fetch with.
Maybe a home wouldn't be so bad . . .
This touching story explores the meaning of home, love and trust through the eyes of a plucky street dog whose wild life eventually leads him into the caring arms of a new best friend.
Author Biography
CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, If I Had a Gryphon, and the Simon and Chester graphic novel series to name a few. Cale is assisted in his artistic endeavors by Charlie, a wise and noble floof.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2026
