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The Secret Life of Dog Toys

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A hilarious, action-packed tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author, starring a lovable, miniature cast of toys who must undertake their biggest mission yet: saving the family dog. Meet the Dog Toys—a ragtag group of unlikely heroes who have one thing in common: Moose. Goofy... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A hilarious, action-packed tale from a #1 New York Times bestselling author starring a lovable, miniature cast of toys who must undertake their biggest mission yet: saving the family dog.

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A hilarious, action-packed tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author, starring a lovable, miniature cast of toys who must undertake their biggest mission yet: saving the family dog.

Meet the Dog Toys—a ragtag group of unlikely heroes who have one thing in common: Moose.

Goofy Moose. Clumsy Moose. Loveable Moose. Chews-on-his-toys-until-the-stuffing-comes-loose Moose. As much as they love their dog, every day with him is a fight for survival. That's why the toy team, led by the fearless Captain Bananas, must be clever and quick to outwit (and outrun!) their dog. But when a dangerous mission goes wrong and Moose escapes, the toys must work together to save their biggest tormentor—and best friend.

This laugh-out-loud story from New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and comically genius illustrator Jennifer Harney will delight readers of all ages.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316579391

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jennifer Harney

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jennifer Harney Kelly DiPucchio Young Adult

About the Author

Kelly DiPucchio is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 30 stories for children. Her books have sold more than one million copies, appeared on Good Morning America, The Oprah Show, and The View, and have received numerous starred reviews and awards. Kelly's titles include Grace for President, Gaston, and The Sandwich Swap - a picture book she co-authored for Queen Rania of Jordan. Kelly travels the country speaking to kids about the importance of kindness, overcoming adversity, and personal empowerment. She lives in Michigan with her growing family.

Jennifer Harney has illustrated several picture books, including This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein, How Dinosaurs Went Extinct by Ame Dyckman, and How to Become a Knight (in Ten Easy Lessons) by Todd Tarpley. She is the author and illustrator of Underwear! and Swim, Duck, Swim!. Jenn lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, her daughter, a corgi named Steve, and the ghost of the oldest living goldfish in North America.

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