Amy Howard

Pretzels and Adventure is an adorable picture book about a dog, Beau, who gets lost while playing with his boy, Jasper, in a park on the way to the family's new farm. I have read quite a few books about lost or loose dogs, but for some reason, this one feels special. Beau has some very unusual adventures. Both Beau and Jasper loving pretzels is a superb addition. Amy Howard's descriptions of Beau's thoughts and actions are so authentic. She must be a dog lover! I loved that his ears flapped show more and collar clinked only when he was happy. Although the book contains sad parts, all ends well. The illustrations by Gus Duenas are precisely on target for the book's tone. Beau's eyes themselves are so emotive! A favorite drawing was when Beau used a paw to cover one eye and his ear to cover the other while he and Jasper played hide and seek.
Thank you to NetGalley and Indigo River Publishing. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book provided by the publisher, Indigo River Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. show less

I like creative writing too Amy, and hope to help people understand autism and neurodivergence and other differences in people too. For your first story it’s is a great attempt, I hope I can publish mine someday just like you.