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Charlie Wags

If I had a tail, it would be wagging! Hot off the presses: I scored an interview with Charlie Wags himself! 

Check out The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay Book Tour hosted by The Children’s Book Review. 

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About the Book

Title: The Tales of Charlie Wags: NYC

Written by: Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay

Illustrated by: Sanna Sjöström

Ages: 3-7 | 32 Pages

Publisher: Kendam Press (2025) 

ISBN: 979-8-9900050-0-6

Find it: Amazon

Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He sits on demand, is appropriately needy, and only sometimes begs for treats. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places.

This time, he’s off to the Big Apple!

Embark on a panoramic tour of New York City led by ever-curious pup Charlie Wags! From the serenity of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, Charlie explores the city that never sleeps before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away.™

About the Author

Sister-author duo Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series.

As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget, instilling in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

Knowing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, they put pen to paper to create a tale about a globetrotting dog. They hoped their story would allow young readers to experience the wonders of the world without ever having to leave their homes.

Their series mission is simple: provide a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities through charming stories that make far-off places accessible to every child and family.

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About the Illustrator

Sanna Sjöström, known professionally as Sannadorable, has loved art her whole life. With an extensive background in watercolor painting, she found it increasingly difficult to find the time and energy for her art after having children. Realizing how quickly she could access her iPad, Sanna began experimenting with digital art, skillfully mimicking the look of watercolor.

Today, Sanna illustrates children’s books and also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Through her creations, she aims to bring joy and smiles to people’s faces.

Sanna’s distinctive style—rooted in her deep appreciation for nature and her love for finding beauty in the ordinary—brings iconic cities to life in enchanting, rose-colored hues throughout The Tales of Charlie Wags series.

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PAWmazing Charlie Wags Giveaway

Enter our giveaway to win a hardcover copy, personalized by Charlie Wags himself! One lucky winner will also receive Charlie Wags greeting cards, coloring pages, and a $100 gift card to Amazon.

  The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City: Book Giveaway

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Interview with the Big Dog

We’re pawsitively excited to have Charlie Wags with us today. Have you heard about his latest adventure to New York City? Wow! It’s pawsome!  

Kim: Hi Charlie, it’s great to have you with us today.

Kim: Your new adventure is fabulous, but we’ve got to ask – how did you learn you could just wag and go? 

Kim: That’s amazing! Can you teach me pawlease? 

Adventure Awaits

Kim: Unfortunately, no. Please tell us more, where did you go on your first adventure? 

Kim: Do you go to a random place or do you get to choose the destination? 

Kim: What a pawsitively fantastic superpower! Back to New York City, there was so much going on at Central Park – did you fly a kite? paddle a boat? ride a bike? 

Kim: That sounds wonderful (for a dog)! Tell us more about NYC… We love going to the zoo and can watch penguins all day long. What was your favorite animal at the zoo? 

It’s a Dog’s Life

Kim: Sure it was. We loved learning details about each place you visited in the back of the book. We learned the Empire State Building is 1454 feet tall, how many stories is that? 

Kim: Pawdon me, but have you ever seen an elevator with that many buttons?

Kim: I’m sure they did (*insert eye roll). The One World Trade building is magnificent. Is that a huge water feature in front of it? Holy bones, Charlie, how big is it? It looks so calming and peaceful. 

Kim: We’ve heard New York pizza is the best… what’s your favorite topping?

Starbarks

Kim: We get it, you like all the toppings. I spied a coffee shop next to the pizza joint, was it a Starbarks?

Kim: What a great treat! You explained the Statue of Liberty used to be copper, like a shiny penny. Why did it turn green?

Kim: Surely, when you were on Broadway, you gave the actors a-paws. We have to ask, how do you clap with paws? 

Getting Around

Kim: In the movies, you see everyone hailing a taxi. Did you get to ride in one? How hard was it to get the taxi to stop? 

Kim: Oh no, that’s a ruff walk. Time Square looks like a circus with all the action. What was your favorite color of lights? 

Kim: Smiles. We noticed the pictures from around the world on your wall. Have you been to all those places? 

Kim: Where are you heading on your next adventure? 

Kim: Umm, Charlie, Big Ben is a… never mind, you can find out for yourself. London sounds pawfect! We’ll keep an eye out for your next “tail”.

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Charlie Wags Book Tour

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