Stray

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On sale Sep 01, 2026 | 48 Pages | 9780735267411

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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.
© Cale Atkinson
CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, 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. View titles by Cale Atkinson

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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.

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© Cale Atkinson
CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, 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. View titles by Cale Atkinson

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