Meet Jolie, a miniature dachshund with a nose for mystery and a heart full of curiosity. When someone digs holes all over her favorite backyard spot, this little detective sets out to solve the case. Following clues from the garden to the big oak tree, she discovers Nutkin, a young squirrel just trying to prepare for winter.
This interactive storybook invites children to become little detectives alongside Jolie, blending storytelling with 12 playful activity pages. Readers will follow clues through mazes, spot patterns, count discoveries, search for hidden objects, and complete scavenger hunts. Each colorful spread turns the mystery into a hands-on challenge, building problem-solving, observation, and early math skills in a fun and engaging way. Perfect for curious minds ages 3-8.
This book teaches valuable lessons about understanding different perspectives, working together, and how conflicts can become friendships with patience and kindness. Based on a real dachshund whose daily adventures inspire joy, this is Book 1 in an ongoing series celebrating curiosity, friendship, and the magic found in everyday exploration.
A portion of each sale supports animals in need, making every purchase a way to help animals while sharing in Jolie's adventures.
About the Author: This debut children's book springs directly from life with Jolie, a real miniature dachshund whose daily curiosity and joy inspired her human family to share her adventures with the world. Author Kristina began college as an English major before graduating with a journalism degree, always harboring a passion for writing but never quite knowing what story needed telling until Jolie arrived. A lifelong dog lover, Kristina believes deeply in giving back to the animals who bring us so much joy. A portion of every book sale goes directly to help animals in need, making each purchase a way for readers to join the mission of supporting animal welfare organizations. Living in downtown Durham, North Carolina, with her husband and their four-legged inspiration, Kristina has discovered that life with a dachshund means constant adventure. Whether it's dachshund meetups, travel planning that includes a small dog, or simply delighting in Jolie's boundless curiosity and love for exploring the world around her, each day brings new material for storytelling. When not writing or following Jolie around with a camera, Kristina stays active through daily workouts and hiking, travels to explore new cities and cuisines, and reads voraciously. The family's adventures, both big and small, often center around accommodating their travel-loving dachshund."Jolie's Great Backyard Dig" is an interactive children's book launching what will be a series celebrating the wonder that comes from seeing the world through curious eyes. Readers can follow future adventures at joliespawsome.com and on social media @jolie_the_dachshund.
