Roxie Loves Adventure

Hardback

Main Details

Title Roxie Loves Adventure
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
Illustrated by Leeza Hernandez
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 254
Category/GenreRecommended Titles
ISBN/Barcode 9781419756054
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Full-color illustrations throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Abrams
Imprint Abrams Books for Young Readers
NZ Release Date 1 March 2023
Publication Country United States

Description

From the author of the Purrmaids series comes a rollicking read all about a spoiled pug and her unexpected run-in with the great outdoorsRoxie the pug lives a life of luxury. She loves fizzy drinks and fluffy pillows. She keeps her treats and chew toys close and never has to lift a paw. One night, Roxie's humans are fast asleep when she has to GO! She scurries out of her doggy door to do her business, only to find . . . the door has locked behind her. Will Roxie be stuck outside forever? Without toys, treats, and tummy rubs?! Soon enough, Roxie finds her grit and finds her way back inside. A changed pup, she dreams sweet dreams of the adventures tomorrow might hold. This fresh and funny picture book from Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez encourages readers to venture out of their comfort zone to nurture the adventurer inside us all.

Author Biography

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is the author of many children's books, including Tyrannosaurus Wrecks!, Quackenstein Hatches a Family, and Chicks Rule! She lives in New Jersey with her family. Leeza Hernandez is an English designer and illustrator who makes books for children. She is best known for her work on the Mia Mayhem series by Kara West. She lives in Florida with her family.

Reviews

"Roxie is bound to win over just about everyone once the tale starts. A frilly pink delight."-- "Kirkus Reviews"