Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: AWARENESS TOUR: The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Ali Barclay and SofieWells, Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

AWARENESS TOUR: The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Ali Barclay and SofieWells, Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Welcome back, fair readers!

Today, we're joining The Children's Book Review for their latest AWARENESS TOUR starring the next BIG installment of The Tales of Charlie Wags series...and you'll never guess where he's going next! Ladies and gents, kiddos of all ages, grab a croissant and your favorite reading spot as we set out to explore between the epages of today's featured title...

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris

Ali Barclay and SofieWells

Illustrated by

Sanna Sjöström

Ages: 3-7 | 40 Pages

9798990005037

Kendam Press (2025)

About the book...

Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He asks for belly rubs, plays fetch, and uses his “I’m innocent” look when he is in fact guilty.

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 Paris, France!

Embark on a panoramic tour of Paris led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the elegant art in the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower, Charlie explores the City of Lights before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away ™

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Today's adventure takes us around the world and back again with our favorite four-legged friend, Charlie! With a little wag of his tail, we're off and running to the Lourve, Notre Dame, the Palace of Versailles, and the freshest pastries that a classic sidewalk cafe can offer. That's right! His little tail swish took us all the way to Paris, where we can take in the sights, imagine the sounds, and perhaps plan for a future trip all our own to explore EVEN MORE! Floating down the Seine and seeing the sparkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night are simply magical, and the illustrations really bring it to life, but the sparks to the imagination that these stories pack are simply enchanting! Our little furry friend manages to convey the magic that awaits us around the world, while reminding us that home is where the heart is.

A lovely addition to this growing series, and a chance for little readers to break out of that cabin fever (literarily speaking) and explore the world all around!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sister-author duo Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities.

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. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

Recognizing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali saw an opportunity to share their travel experiences with other families and children through charming stories that make far-off places accessible.

For more information, check out charliewags.com

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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Sanna Sjöström, also known as Sannadorable, is based in Sweden and creates stunning digital watercolor illustrations.

Sanna has loved art her whole life and has plenty of experience painting with watercolor. When she had children, she didn’t have the time or energy to pull out all the necessary supplies to paint. She found that her iPad was accessible in just seconds; so, she started mimicking watercolor digitally.

She now illustrates for children’s books, but also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Her biggest inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Sanna’s mission is to brighten your day and make you smile through her art.

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GIVEAWAY

Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: New York City, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree!

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Special thanks to Bianca of The Children's Book Review for the chance to bring this title to you and for the ecopy for review! (THANKS!) This post is sponsored by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. For more information on this author, her other works, the illustrator, or the publisher, feel free to click through the links above. Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!

TOUR SCHEDULE

Monday, June 9, 2025

The Children’s Book Review

Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Starlit Path

Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Fairview Review

Book Review of The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Confessions of a Book Addict