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Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 2
Step inside Houndtown, a city where dogs run the show and every corner hides a surprise.
This lively search-and-find book invites children to explore a bustling city where every resident is a dog with a story to tell.- From the Corgi who loves to teach to the ice-skating Poodle, each spread overflows with activity and delightful details to spot.
- Children can take in the bustle of markets, playgrounds, concerts, and picnics, while adults and young readers alike will enjoy recognizing the actual traits of each breed woven into everyday life throughout the seasons.
- Meet Tim, the stylist Terrier who owns the hat shop; Coco, the energetic Chihuahua ballerina who is always on the move; and Duke, the Great Dane, who keeps the town entertained with his busking.
Every character adds personality, and together they create a town that feels as vibrant and varied as a real city—alive with humor, energy, and warmth. Illustrated with wit and precision, this large-format board book is at once a playful seek-and-find and a joyful portrait of urban life.
A handy “Who’s Who” on the back cover introduces all the dogs of Houndtown by breed and name, encouraging readers to follow their favorites through each scene. Its richly detailed artwork and spirit of discovery makes this book an irresistible gift for dog lovers and perfect for children learning to observe and share the world around them.
About the Author
Yayo Kawamura is an artist and illustrator who captures people with warmth, wit, and charm. She loves observing human nature and translating it into playful, joyful characters — especially for the very young. With over a hundred published works translated into more than twenty languages, her art is known for its lightness, humor, and heartfelt simplicity
Author Residence: Berlin, Germany
Author Hometown: Tokyo, Japan