Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: London
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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
What to Expect: Travel, New Experiences, London, and British culture.
In this second installment of the Charlie Wags picture-book series, readers can join their endearing canine friend once again for another armchair travel adventure.
Charlie Wags has a talent no other dogs have —with a wag of his tail, he can magically travel anywhere in the world! Today, he’s off to one of the most famous cities in the world—London—and you can come along for the ride! Eager to see everything this historic city has to offer, Charlie visits the jewels in the Tower of London, samples classic British cuisine in Borough Market, and even takes a ride on the London Eye to see the city’s lights at night. Then, with a wag of his tail, it’s time to return home—at least until the next adventure!
Charlie is cute, curious, and ready to explore, and readers will love joining in as he travels from one exciting tourist spot to another. The book’s catchy rhyming text, simple language, and lots of visual clues are designed to make it accessible and enjoyable for even the youngest of readers. At the same time, the delightful watercolor artwork captures the iconic sights of London with both accuracy and affection.
The Charlie Wags series is not just a delightful read but also a fantastic educational tool. It’s perfect for young readers who are curious about the world and eager to learn about different cultures and landmarks.
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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.
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