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.

A Small Dog Story Book Trailer

What our dog readers are saying

  • Illustration of dogs in a taxi cab.

    Quipster Dogs

    “Easily the cutest dog book around. I howl every time I read it. Ask my roommate.”

  • Illustration of dog on unicycle

    Trailblazer Dogs

    “I recieved A Small Dog Story as a birthday gift and I am wowed by the quality. Love the colors and details, it looks great on my shelf.”

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

    Dirty Dogs

    “I got the book for a few dog-disser neighbors and I’m obsessed with watching their jaw drop when they open their mailbox. I’m a happy pup!”

  • Illustration of a woman and two dogs on a bicycle

    Dog Tricyclists

    “You would not believe how often we pick up this book to have a good laugh at ourselves.”

BY MARGAUX OLVERD

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BY MARGAUX OLVERD *

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.

ILLUSTRATED BY SUSAN FINNIGAN

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ILLUSTRATED BY SUSAN FINNIGAN *