Toby, the new dog in town, struggles to make friends, but when he finds a ball, it belongs to another pup, Pancake, who wants it back. Toby tries to explain his mistake, but his messages get misunderstood, and the neighborhood rumors fly. He must confront the problem "nose to nose" to make things right.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2025
Publisher: Abrams

An Insightful and Funny Picture Book about Making New Friends as the New Dog in Town

Toby is the new dog in town, and he's excited to meet his neighbors. But his attempts to make friends go largely un-sniffed by his busy neighborhood, and Toby finds being new isn't so easy. At least he finds a nice, smelly ball at the park. There's just one problem: The ball actually belongs to another pup, Pancake, who desperately wants it back. Toby tries his best to explain his mistake, but when his messages get misunderstood, the neighborhood rumors fly: Toby is a bad dog! Beware! Toby doesn't know if he'll ever make a friend, but hopefully by being brave and taking a chance, he can make things right.

A Pooch-Filled Story by Critically Acclaimed Author Thyra Heder

This pooch-filled story by critically acclaimed author Thyra Heder playfully unveils the currents of communication happening all around us and champions the courage it takes to confront a problem "nose to nose."

Multiple Starred Reviews!

A lovely read full of heart and lessons about friendship, delivered with playful comedy. (Kirkus starred review)

An Insightful and Funny Picture Book about Making New Friends as the New Dog in Town

Toby is the new dog in town, and he's excited to meet his neighbors. But his attempts to make friends go largely un-sniffed by his busy neighborhood, and Toby finds being new isn't so easy. At least he finds a nice, smelly ball at the park. There's just one problem: The ball actually belongs to another pup, Pancake, who desperately wants it back. Toby tries his best to explain his mistake, but when his messages get misunderstood, the neighborhood rumors fly: Toby is a bad dog! Beware! Toby doesn't know if he'll ever make a friend, but hopefully by being brave and taking a chance, he can make things right.

A Pooch-Filled Story by Critically Acclaimed Author Thyra Heder

This pooch-filled story by critically acclaimed author Thyra Heder playfully unveils the currents of communication happening all around us and champions the courage it takes to confront a problem "nose to nose."

Multiple Starred Reviews!

A lovely read full of heart and lessons about friendship, delivered with playful comedy. (Kirkus starred review)

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 243 x 280 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781419757518