I Have Seven Dogs

“A dog lover prevented from pet ownership finds a creative solution… . Horan’s straightforward, minimal text tells a cheerful story… . A sweet and gently humorous tale, with lively, colorful illustrations that bring to life a tightknit urban community. Young children will feel empowered witnessing how Zoe finds a way to deal with a seemingly insurmountable issue… . An upbeat, charming reminder that any problem can be solved with the right attitude.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Horan’s first foray into picture books is expressively illustrated by Wulfekotte, whose spunky pups and sweet siblings pack cheery personality into every page. Zoe breaks the fourth wall to make eye contact with the reader at times, bringing us in on her good-natured scheme. Beyond the story’s appeal to animal admirers, Zoe’s original approach toward satisfying her wish for a dog demonstrates an admirable emotional intelligence. This is a charming pick for dog lovers and an obvious selection for library ‘paws to read’ programs.” —Booklist

Molly Horan is the author of the young adult novel Epically Earnest. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the New School. Horan has experience as a web writer and editor, focusing on entertainment at publications such as KnowYourMeme and Refinery29. Currently, she teaches writing for young adults and web writing as an English professor at NYU and SVA. She resides in Astoria, New York.

Dana Wulfekotte is a freelance animator and author-illustrator of children’s books. Her illustration credits include the Schneider Family Honor book The Remember Balloons (by Jessie Oliveros), Squish Squash Squished (by Rebecca Kraft Rector), Awe-some Days (by Marilyn Singer), One Snowy Morning (by Kevin Tseng), and Tea Time (by Beth Ferry). She also wrote and illustrated Rabbit & Possum. Wulfekotte has worked as an animator and designer on projects for HBO, PBS, Google, and others. She lives in Queens, New York, with her husband and two rabbits.

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