Percy, Dog of Destiny - Hardcover

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.

“Percy is a bright-eyed dog...(who) plays with his canine pals at the dog park, culminating in an encounter with a feisty, ball stealing squirrel. He narrates the story with just a few words and a snappy attitude, using witty expressions. Minimalist, digitally produced illustrations...compliment the sophisticated tone of the text..” – Kirkus Reviews

“This exuberant story is perfect for the preschool set, who will love the dogs’ antics and Percy’s peppy personality. The minimal text and energetic, digitally colored pencil illustrations...will ensure that listeners’ attentions never stray.” – Booklist

“Percy, the Dog of Destiny, is on his way to the dog park with his ball and friends...Readers quickly learn the canines’ personalities while watching them play...Simple art in pencil...creates an uncluttered flow for the action of the characters...in a tale for those who love their four-legged canine friends...A dog lovers’ delight...” School Library Journal

“Percy...recounts his adventure at the dog park in this chipper picture book...McGhee humorously creates an imagined inner dialogue of a high-energy pet...and Mann's breezy portraits will be familiar to anyone who's spent even a little time around dogs in action.” Publishers Weekly

“There’s fine readaloud comedy in McGhee’s voice for Percy, which is entertainingly affected in its clipped cinematic poshness ... the exaggerated yet uncomplicated figures are easily legible by young viewers, and patch-eyed Percy is a lively hero (and the furtive squirrel a fine villain)....audiences will appreciate this new take on the age-old battle between dog and squirrel.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books