Stray

Hardcover
$18.99 US
Tundra | Tundra Books
24 per carton
On sale Sep 01, 2026 | 9780735267404
Age 4-8 years
Sales rights: World

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A gorgeous and heartwarming picture book about a stray dog's journey to his forever home, for fans of Where Oliver Fits and Marc Simont's Caldecott-winning The Stray Dog.

There are lots of perks to being a stray.

No collar to restrain you, no leash to control you, no fence to contain you. You don't have to sit, roll over or shake a paw — you do what you want.

You're free, and all the good smells and dropped snacks of the city are yours for the taking.  

Being a stray can be lonely, though. And cold. There's no one to play fetch with.

Maybe a home wouldn't be so bad . . . 

This touching story explores the meaning of home, love and trust through the eyes of a plucky street dog whose wild life eventually leads him into the caring arms of a new best friend.
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"Atkinson has crafted an emotional look at the tension between independence and the desire for a connection with others. . . . A poignant look at the healing power of friendship." —Kirkus Reviews


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A gorgeous and heartwarming picture book about a stray dog's journey to his forever home, for fans of Where Oliver Fits and Marc Simont's Caldecott-winning The Stray Dog.

There are lots of perks to being a stray.

No collar to restrain you, no leash to control you, no fence to contain you. You don't have to sit, roll over or shake a paw — you do what you want.

You're free, and all the good smells and dropped snacks of the city are yours for the taking.  

Being a stray can be lonely, though. And cold. There's no one to play fetch with.

Maybe a home wouldn't be so bad . . . 

This touching story explores the meaning of home, love and trust through the eyes of a plucky street dog whose wild life eventually leads him into the caring arms of a new best friend.

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Praise

"Atkinson has crafted an emotional look at the tension between independence and the desire for a connection with others. . . . A poignant look at the healing power of friendship." —Kirkus Reviews