The Secret Life of Dog Toys

Contributors

By Kelly DiPucchio

Illustrated by Jennifer Harney

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Sep 1, 2026
Page Count
40 pages
ISBN-13
9780316579391

Price

$18.99

Price

$24.99 CAD

Format

Hardcover

Format:

Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD

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. 

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.


Kelly DiPucchio

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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Jennifer Harney

About the Illustrator

Jennifer Harney has illustrated several picture books, including This is Not a Sleepy Bear Book by Brian Gehrlein, How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide 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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