Percy, Dog of Destiny

Dog park? Let’s go! Percy may be a small dog, but he more than makes up for it in attitude and energy. Holding tight to his precious toy ball, he makes his way to the dog park, coming across three friends along the way—Molly, with her kerchief; Oatmeal Cookie, with his Frisbee; and lovable giant Fluffy, with his bone. At the park, the four friends have fun running, digging, and sniffing—until a sneering, jeering squirrel dares to challenge Percy, causing him to drop his beloved toy. Percy’s ball sails through the air, flying so high that he might lose it forever… but an unlikely hero dashes in to save the day! Told from the perspective of a way-too-big-for-his-britches Jack Russell Terrier, and paired with humorous, quirky illustrations, this hilarious, original story from New York Times best-selling author Alison McGhee is brimming with enough personality and wit to keep children and adults alike giggling from start to finish.

Alison McGhee is the New York Times best-selling author of Someday, Always, and Little Boy, as well as many other picture books, children’s novels, and novels for adults. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit alisonmcghee.com.

Jennifer K. Mann is the illustrator of Turkey Tot and the author-illustrator of Two Speckled Eggs. She lives in Bainbridge Island, Washington, with her family. Visit jenniferkmann.com.