Have you noticed them…everywhere?

A SMALL

DOG

STORY

NEW CHILDREN’S CLASSIC

Cover of a book titled "A Small Dog Story" by Margaux Olverd, with illustrations by Susan Finnigan. The cover features a silhouette of a large dog walking a smaller dog on a leash, set against a mustard yellow background with a teal spine.
Illustration of dogs driving a red vintage car with one dog on the roof and others inside the vehicle. The car features yellow wood paneling and black wheels. The scene is playful and colorful.

Who gave these dogs permission?

Follow Miss Nancy, a fed-up restaurateur, as she embarks on a quest to uncover why dogs are suddenly popping up everywhere. From sipping cappuccinos to gambling in casinos, these dogs are taking over, and Miss Nancy is determined to get to the bottom of it. You've probably spotted them yourself!

With its clever humor, this picture book offers an irresistible blend of wit and verse, making it a fun read for kids and parents alike—night after night. The vintage-style illustrations bring the phenomenon of "humanized" dogs to life. Whether you’re a dog lover or a dog-disser, there’s something for everyone in this charming children’s book about public life.

Open book with text 'A DOG!' and phrases like 'A dog is not a human, a dog is not a cat.' The pages emphasize dogs with bold lettering.
Open children's book with an illustration of a busy city scene featuring cars, buses, bicycles, and people walking, alongside a page of text that reads, "They were in cars and on busses. No one dared make a FUSSES."
Open children's book showing pages with illustrations of various dogs on a green background and text on the left page.
"A Small Dog Story" book with yellow cover and illustration of dogs, blue spine.
Illustration of a playful puppy in a stretching pose.

What our readers are saying

  • Illustration of dogs in a taxi cab.

    A Pleasure To Read

    “All the ingredients of a great book for children: beautifully illustrated, witty and a pleasure to read aloud.” — Nancy B.

  • Illustration of dog on unicycle

    For Dog Lovers

    “The illustrations are beautiful and classic. Would make a wonderful gift for any dog lover’s nursery.” - Kelly D.

  • Illustration of a dog on a red scooter carrying another dog in a backpack.

    Adorable and Fun Gift

    “Adorable children’s book! My niece (6) absolutely loved it, I’ll be buying more copies for more gifts. The story is fun, perfectly structured, and well written, and the illustrations are stunning.” — Alex R.

  • Illustration of a woman and two dogs on a bicycle

    A Beautiful Book

    “This is such a beautiful book, it’s great fun to read and gorgeous to look at. I gifted it to my godson and it’s an instant favourite! We love saying the clever rhymes out loud, and he lingers on every page spotting all the wonderful details in the illustrations.” — Rebecca B.

ABOUT THE CREATORS

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ABOUT THE CREATORS *

Margaux Olverd is an author living in Santa Barbara, California, by way of Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Her first book, Venice Wildlife, was distributed at Hauser + Wirth Gallery’s Artbook store, and top bookstores such as Hennessey & Ingalls, Printed Matter, and Arcana.

This is her first children’s book, written while in the trenches of newfound motherhood in reflection of her fascination with the ever-growing role of dogs in society today.

Susan Finnigan is an illustrator and textile artist known for her vintage-inspired designs. With degrees from Parsons and the Fashion Institute of Technology. She currently resides in Santa Barbara, CA, with family and her dog, Bear, whose antics inspire her work.