WAGNIFICENT: A NEW DOG IN THE DEN
COMING IN july 2025! Preorder now!
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ISBN: 978-1250367419 (paperback)
ISBN: 978-1250835314 (HARDCOVER)
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Tag along for more Wagnificent adventures with adorable dog, Thunder, and her favorite human, Sage, in book 2 of the young graphic novel series perfect for fans of PAWCASSO and ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS.
Thunder loves her life by Sage’s side -- together, they make the paw-fect pack! But when Sage invites a foster dog named Byron into their den, suddenly things get a lot more complicated. Byron doesn’t seem to know the pack rules—he’s sleeping in Thunder’s bed, eating out of her bowl, playing with her toys, and is even stealing love from her human!
Will Thunder find a way to get along with this unwelcome guest? And can she maybe, just maybe, call him friend?
“A feel-good tale that invites readers to consider life from the perspective of their four-legged friends.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Wagnificent series:
“Bethanie Murguia has done something ‘Wagnificent’ indeed. With deft storytelling and pitch perfect cartooning that’s occasionally interrupted with some truly glorious scenic flourishes, she’s captured that special bond we share with the dogs around us and made it into a graphic novel as warm as the puppy sleeping in your lap. On one paw, this is a love story. On another, it’s a ripping yarn of adventure. In the long run, this is a graphic novel perfect for the younger readers. If you love a dog or know a dog or even know what a dog is, this book is essential reading.” ―Nick Bruel, creator of the New York Times-bestselling Bad Kitty series
“A charming story about the important differences of what it means to be an individual and what it means to be part of something greater.” ―Dan Santat, National Book Award winning creator of A First Time for Everything
“Readers will adore Thunder’s hilarious and heartwarming perspective and connect with Sage’s love for her canine companion. The perfect read for all dog lovers. Wagnificent is paws-itively delightful!” ―Megan Wagner Lloyd, bestselling author of Allergic
“A must-have for dog lovers. I give it five woofs!” ―Aron Steinke, bestselling and Eisner Award–winning creator of the Mr. Wolf’s Class series
“This book is the perfect love letter to dogs, from their smelly nervous farts to their absolute loyalty to us. A laugh-out-loud, heartwarming story about dogs being dogs, why they are the way they are, and ultimately why we love them so much.” ―Ruth Chan, creator of Uprooted