Jessica Collins is an Emmy Award-winning actress whose career spans over thirty years in television and film. Her many credits include Acapulco, The Young and the Restless, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. This book was inspired by her beloved Goldendoodle, Lucy.

Lisa Melamed has written and produced television shows for network, cable, and streaming, including Nickelodeon’s Hey Dude, Golden Globe winner Party of Five, and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. She began her career at Scholastic Productions. This is her first book.

Carla Naude is a South African artist and illustrator based in Texas, who is passionate about animals and traditional media. A lifelong book lover, she pours her heart into every story she creates, bringing characters and worlds to life with warmth and charm.

• Publisher: Indigo River Publishing (March 24, 2026)
• Length: 36 pages
• ISBN13: 9781964686943
• Grades: K and up
• Ages: 4 - 99

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