Sally's Big Day - (Sally's Puppy Adventures) by Andrew Larsen (Hardcover)

About the Book

In this sweet picture book about learning new things, a curious young dog goes to her first day of puppy school.

Book Synopsis

Sally is excited for the first day of puppy school, but it isn't easy when there are so many new things to see (and sniff!).

It's hard to focus at puppy school when there are all kinds of pups to play with, water to splash in...and so many smells! But Sally doesn't give up and keeps trying, ending the day triumphantly.

Just like children, puppies have a lot to explore in and learn about the world around them. This sweet story will give confidence to young readers as they venture into the world to learn and try new things.

From the Back Cover

It's hard to focus at puppy school when there are all kinds of pups to play with, water bowls to splash in...and so many smells!

Review Quotes

"Provides an opportunity for either a parent or a teacher to discuss the difficulties of beginning a new school year...Children will enjoy comparing their school day to Sally's. Colorful illustrations add to the fun of this developmentally appropriate story."

-- "Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)"

"A winsome first-day-of-school offering for the new student and year."-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"A cheery and exuberant book to be shared in joyful read-alouds with toddlers and adults."-- "School Library Journal"

"Clearly understands the drama of sitting and listening when you are a young child. A puppy in obedience training is the perfect corollary to the experience of "failing" and, ultimately, trying again until you succeed...Quirky and saturated illustrations are a perfect accompaniment for our wiggly and disobedient heroine."-- "CM: Canadian Review of Materials"

About the Author

Andrew Larsen is the award-winning author of many books for young readers, including In the Tree House, a TD Canadian Children's Literature Award finalist; The Bagel King, one of CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens; and A Squiggly Story, a finalist for the OLA's Blue Spruce Award. He lives in Toronto with his family and their dog named Sally.

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! When she is not drawing at her home studio, she works at the public library where she can surround herself with more books.