The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Sofie Wells, Ali Barclay, and The Children’s Book Review.
Let’s emBARK on a tour of New York City in Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay’s newest book, The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City.
Charlie Wags may seem like an average dog, but he has a special ability: his wagging tail can take him anywhere in the world. This time, Charlie is off to New York City! Join him as he explores the city’s iconic landmarks, from Central Park to Times Square, before heading home to sleep.
The perfect preview of New York City for early childhood readers and travelers.
—Kirkus Reviews
Readers who embark on this adventure will have a chance to win a hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, personalized by Charlie Wags himself! One lucky winner will also receive Charlie Wags greeting cards, coloring pages, and a $100 gift card to Amazon.
The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City Virtual Tour Dates
| Monday, January 6, 2025 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2025 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Thursday, January 9, 2025 Life is What It’s Called Author Interview with Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 @avainbookland Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Monday, January 13, 2025 Country Mamas With Kids Guest post about The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 Mrs. Makes Reading Fun Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 Crafty Moms Share Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 Deliciously Savvy Guest post about The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 The Fairview Review Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay |
| Thursday, January 23, 2025 Twirling Book Princess Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Friday, January 24, 2025 One More Exclamation Author Interview with Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay |
| Monday, January 27, 2025 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Froggy Read Teach Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 Pages for Paige Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 The Starlit Path Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City |
The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City
Book Giveaway
The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City: Book Giveaway
About the Book
The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City
Written by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay
Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström
Ages: 3-7 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Kendam Press (2025) | ISBN: 979-8-9900050-0-6
Publisher’s Book Summary: 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.
Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away.™
Buy the Book
About the Authors
Sister-author duo Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series.
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, instilling 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, they put pen to paper to create a tale about a globetrotting dog. They hoped their story would allow young readers to experience the wonders of the world without ever having to leave their homes.
Their series mission is simple: provide a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities through charming stories that make far-off places accessible to every child and family.
For more information, check out charliewags.com
About the Illustrator
Sanna Sjöström, known professionally as Sannadorable, has loved art her whole life. With an extensive background in watercolor painting, she found it increasingly difficult to find the time and energy for her art after having children. Realizing how quickly she could access her iPad, Sanna began experimenting with digital art, skillfully mimicking the look of watercolor.
Today, Sanna illustrates children’s books and also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Through her creations, she aims to bring joy and smiles to people’s faces.
Sanna’s distinctive style—rooted in her deep appreciation for nature and her love for finding beauty in the ordinary—brings iconic cities to life in enchanting, rose-colored hues throughout The Tales of Charlie Wags series.
Thanks for following along with us on Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay’s The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City awareness tour!
233 Comments
cute
This looks really good. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I’d be most excited to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art because of the wonderful exhibits there.
I’d love to read this
I would like to win this giveaway because of the cool book.
I’d like to read this book with the grandchildren. Ellis Island would be an interesting place to visit. Some of our family arrived there.
My Grand Nephew will love this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for another from many many great giveaways for all these years and a big good luck to y ou.
Would like to visit the empire state bldg and win the gift card
My grandson will like it.
Empire State Building, iconic place of NYC! Would be great for more help increasing our book collection!
Looks like an adorable book
I’d be most excited to visit Rockefeller Center
I would like to attend Ground Zero and pay my respects.
I’d love to read this
I would like to take a tour of the Statue of Liberty .
I would love to take a tour of Central park because it is a piece of nature in a big city!
Sounds like a very cute book.
My Grand Nephew woukd like this one. Thanks for sharing
Love the cute cover.
I would take a walk with Charlie in Central Park! I love walking and there would be many things to see.
My niece and nephews would really enjoy this awesome book
My kiddos would be so excited to be the winners my oldest Arianna loves to read to her siblings it’s a favorite time for them she is a awesome big sister they would love a new story thanks Happy New Year!
Of course, I would to visit the Statue of Liberty.
I would love to take Charlie with me to Central Park! When I went to NYC and walked through Central Park, I kept thinking of how much I missed our dogs and wished they were with us, experiencing this wonderful place. I’d love to share with with Charlie Wags.
I’d love to win this for my grandsons.
Central Park: to play catch!
Love Charlie Wag’s, Charlie is our dog’s name. such a cute story!
Looks like such a sweet book
My grandson would enjoy this book.
FAO Schwarz
I would like to win this book, because it looks so cute!
Win the cute book and visit the Plaza hotel
I love the cover
This would be a delightful read for my grandson.
Rockefeller Center at Christmas time – never seen it in person but would love to!
sounds so cute my granddaughters would love this
This book takes you on a wild adventure.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
A dog story and travel adventure in one!
I love dogs
Would love to win because this seems like a wonderful book that my niece would love.
This sounds like is a cute, fun adventure book.
Fabulous book for the little ones.
Great illustrations
I would visit Times Square because tons of shopping and great restaurants.
Would visit the Statue of Liberty because I’ve never been before.
My boy would love this!
I would visit Central Park.
We would be excited to get this book.
Excited to win because it’s such a cute book.
Just the type of book that I would have loved as a child
I would love to visit the Empire State Building and the 911 Memorial .
I hope everyone had a great Monday.
Where’s your next vacay
I would want to go to Madison Square Garden.
Sounds great.
Thank you for hosting this great giveaway
I would love to see a play and also the Empire State Building .
Would love to win because it’s a really cute book.
Have you been to Arkansas?
I would take Charlie with me to Teddy Roosevelt’s birthplace. It is one of my very favorite places in the city, rather unknown, and I would love to share it with him. I think it would be appropriate, given what an animal lover TR was–consider how he filled the White House with his family menagerie.
My grandson would be so excited to get this cute book.
I would take him to Central Park because it would be fun.
Rockefeller Center
ever been to disney?
Sounds like a character for all time! ♡