The Tales of Charlie Wags: London Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Ali Barclay, Sofie Wells, and The Children’s Book Review.
Let’s all “paws” for an adventure through London in Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay’s latest book, The Tales of Charlie Wags: London!
Charlie Wags might look like an ordinary dog, but he has an extraordinary gift: his wagging tail can transport him anywhere in the world. This time, Charlie’s heading to London! Follow him as he visits the city’s famous sights, from Buckingham Palace to a nighttime spin on the London Eye, all before returning home for a well-deserved rest.
Highly recommended for families and educators looking to inspire a love for reading and exploration.
—The Prairies Book Review
PAWSOME GIVEAWAY ALERT! Embark on Charlie’s London adventure and you could fetch incredible prizes! One lucky reader will win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree! Simply enter our drawing below to join Charlie’s pack of winners. Don’t miss your chance—enter TODAY and let the adventure continue!
The Tales of Charlie Wags: London Virtual Tour Dates
| Monday, March 17, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Monday, March 17, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 A Blue Box Full Of Books Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 @pagesforpaige Instagram Post about The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 @FroggyReadTeach Instagram Post about The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Monday, March 24, 2025 The TipToe Fairy Book Activity for The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Thursday, March 27, 2025 @avainbookland Instagram Post about The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 Mrs. Makes Reading Fun Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Monday, March 31, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells |
| Friday, April 4, 2025 Writer with Wanderlust Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 One More Exclamation Author Interview with Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells |
The Tales of Charlie Wags: London
Book Giveaway
The Tales of Charlie Wags: London: Book Giveaway
About the Book
The Tales of Charlie Wags: London
Written by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells
Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström
Ages: 3-7 | 40 Pages
Publisher: Kendam Press LLC (2025) | ISBN: 979-8-9900050-2-0
Publisher’s Book Summary: 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.
Wherever you may be, the world is just a wag away. ™
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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 conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities.
As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage 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.
Recognizing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali saw an opportunity to share their travel experiences with other families and children through charming stories that make far-off places accessible.
For more information, check out charliewags.com
About the Illustrator
Sanna Sjöström, also known as Sannadorable, is based in Sweden and creates stunning digital watercolor illustrations.
Sanna has loved art her whole life and has plenty of experience painting with watercolor. When she had children, she didn’t have the time or energy to pull out all the necessary supplies to paint. She found that her iPad was accessible in just seconds; so, she started mimicking watercolor digitally.
She now illustrates for children’s books, but also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Her biggest inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Sanna’s mission is to brighten your day and make you smile through her art.
Thanks for following along with us on Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells’ The Tales of Charlie Wags: London awareness tour!
184 Comments
Really cute puppy!
Looks like such a cute book!
Loving the use of color
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Sounds like a story my grandson would enjoy.
Have you ever won a giveaway?
What breed is Charlie?
Winning this sweeps would be great – we would be adding another great book to our children’s library
I would love to go to buckinham palace!
This sounds like is a cute, fun adventure book with a happy ending.
Sounds great, thank you for the giveaway.
So cute the way Charlie is popping out of the phone box
what do you do when youre feeling discouraged
Sounds like a good story.
Be honest – how organized are you with your writing stuff?
Sounds so cute
I would love to win this book for my grandson.
Sounds like a fun read for the young ones.
This book looks so cute!
Would make a great library book
I would take Charlie to museums! UK has so many.
what tools do you use for writing
I’d like to visit Buckingham Palace with Charlie Wags because I’ve heard so much about it and it would be so wonderful to visit. Thank you for the awesome giveaway !
A cool concept.
London seems so interesting
I’d love to go to Buckingham Palace
This is a cute story that my grandson would enjoy.
How did you like high school?
I love the cover desifn
Another reason I would like to have this book for the grand and great-grandkids is that it seems like a good book to read aloud and to talk about the subject. I believe talking about far-away places is fun for the kids and really peeks their imagination.
This is a book about a cute pup who likes to travel.
What are your writing related goals for this year?
The book just looks adorable
It would be so much fun visiting London with Charlie
This is such a cute book! My cousin’s daughter would enjoy this!
Puppy has a fun adventure.
how do you name your characters?
This would make a great Easter present
I would love to go see the Tower of London! We could see the Crown Jewels + famous ravens at the Tower of London and learn more about why they are known as the guardians of the Tower & so much more! I would love to win this prize package as the illustrations in this book are so adorable! Really a delight for children of all age!
Love the illustrations.
This book is about the wild adventures of an adorable dog, Charlie Wags.
What are your writing snacks?
Sounds like a fabulous book.
Good luck everyone
I would love to go to the London Eye
I want to visit the london Bridge
This looks and sounds like such a cute book for my daughter. We would visit the Tower Bridge for a fun adventure!
I would go with Charlie Wags to explore Buckingham Palace.
My grandson would really enjoy this fascinating book.
Charlie is so sweet
I would take Charlie on a journey to see the National Parks of the United States
How do you manage your swag?
Would like to read this book with my grandson.
This is a very cute book!
I love little Charlie
What’s your favorite word?
I would like to go to Japan to see the cherry trees.
Would love to win this book – it would be a great addition to my grandkids’ easter basket. (Better than candy?)
I would go with Charlie Wags to see & visit Big Ben. We could visit the clock mechanism room, behind the four clock dials and the Belfry, where the famous bell is located.
An adorable puppy goes on an adventure.
What did you like to read as a kid?
London looks like an awesome place
I would like to visit Colorado so we can go hiking in the mountains.