Good Dogs in Bad Sweaters

Rachel Wenitsky (@RachelWenitsky) is a comedy writer and actor who has written for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and Reductress. She is the head writer and a co-host of The Story Pirates Podcast, a kids and family podcast on Gimlet Media.David Sidorov (@DavidSidorov) is a comedy writer and director who has written for Alternatino with Arturo Castro, Odd Mom Out, The Gong Show, Billy on the Street, and Holey Moley. He was a field producer and director on The Rundown with Robin Thede, and was formerly a writer and director at The Onion.Rachel and David are a married couple living in Brooklyn, New York. This is their first novel. They do not have a dog at the time of writing these bios, but hope that they will by the time you're reading this!Tor Freeman (@tormalore) was born in London and received a degree in illustration from Kingston University. She has written and illustrated many children's books and was awarded a Sendak Fellowship in 2012. Tor has also been published in magazines and taught art to students of all ages.

Holiday mischief abounds in this third book in the middle-grade series that feels like The Secret Life of Pets meets Toy Story.Are the Good Dogs up for a holiday-sized mission?All of the doggy day care friends are excited about the holidays! King, Cleo, and Napoleon can't wait for their eight nights of Hanukkah prezzies, and Hugo, Waffles, and Lulu are ready for cozy Christmases at home.But then surprise visitors interrupt Lulu's shooting schedule, Cleo struggles at an agility contest, and Hugo learns that Waffles, his new puppy sister, is expecting someone called Santadoodle to bring them all presents on Christmas morning. Hugo has never even heard of Santadoodle!Of course, Hugo doesn't want Waffles to be disappointed, so there's only one thing to do-rally his friends for their biggest mission yet!Luckily, these Good Dogs are always up for an adventure!Series Overview: Bad Day (#1): POB March 2021, DG Jan 2022Bad Haircuts (#2): POB March 2021, DG Jan 2022Bad Sweaters (#3): POB Sept 2021, DG May 2022 Bad Movies (#4): POB June 2022, DG Jan 2023

YOUNG MIDDLE GRADE SWEET SPOT: Highly illustrated middle grade is exactly what we keep hearing that kids want, and this series is perfect for readers looking for something more advanced than chapter books, but still with fun illustrations to guide them along.HUGE (DOG) MARKET APPEAL: With series such as Dogman and Dog Diaries taking off, it is clear that high-energy middle grade about humans' most loyal companion is something kids know and love.FAST PUB SCHEDULE: We know that series with fast pub schedules work well, so Book 3 comes just eight months after Books 1 and 2.CHRISTMAS TIE-IN: This installment features the dogs getting into a little bit of holiday trouble, which makes this perfect for holiday promotions and marketing, bringing new readers to the entire series.ALTERNATING POVs: Each of the three main dogs has their own distinct voice and style that keeps the pages turning-kids will love choosing and rooting for their favorite.HILARIOUS AUTHOR DUO: Rachel and David have both worked in comedy for over a decade, and their knack for quick humor and wit is clear, creating a set of characters and a story with both humor and heart.ONE OF A KIND ILLUSTRATIONS: Tor's expressive, quirky illustration style adds layers to the hilarity.