Sister-author team Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay will visit us during children’s storytime on Saturday, May 17th to read their from books The Tales of Charlie Wags!
About the Books
The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He sits on demand, is appropriately needy, and only sometimes begs for treats. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places. This time, he’s off to the Big Apple! Embark on a panoramic tour of New York City led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the serenity of Central Park to the dazzling lights of Times Square, Charlie explores the city that never sleeps before returning home for bedtime.
The Tales of Charlie Wags: London: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He goes on daily walks, chases squirrels, and scours the kitchen floor for crumbs when no one’s looking. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places! This time, he’s off to London, England! Embark on a panoramic tour of London led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to an evening ride on the London Eye, Charlie explores the Big Smoke before returning home for bedtime.
The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He asks for belly rubs, plays fetch, and uses his “I’m innocent” look when he is in fact guilty. But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places. This time, he’s off to Paris, France! Embark on a panoramic tour of Paris led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the elegant art in the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower, Charlie explores the City of Lights before returning home for bedtime.
Wherever you may be, the world is just a wag away. ™
About the Authors
Sister-author duo Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a baseline introduction to the world’s most famous cities.
Sofie, an entrepreneur at heart, had an idea for a children’s book idea about a globetrotting dog several years ago. When she and Ali later became mothers, they fell in love with the magic of storytime with their children. They realized the importance of reading books to their kids that were as educational as they were engaging.
As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage—spanning Argentina, Greece, and the USA—exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.
Knowing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali finally decided to put pen to paper and create the story they had in their minds so many years ago. They saw an opportunity to write the exact type of book they were looking for with their own children: educational, fun, and appealing to both kids and parents.