Piper and Mabel: Two Very Wild but Very Good Dogs

By Melanie Shankle and Laura Watkins

If you are a dog lover, you will enjoy New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle’s debut children’s book, Piper & Mabel. Melanie shares the adventures of her two very wild but very good dogs, Piper and Mabel, who have an experience of their own when their owners plan a vacation to the beach. 

The dog duo is shocked to discover they won’t be joining their people on the trip. Instead, they’re headed to doggie day care at the Happy Trails Ranch, where they create all kinds of mischief when they discover the accommodations are not exactly what they were expecting. And when they decide to take matters into their own paws, they end up on one crazy journey.

• Humorous story, perfect for children ages 4-8
• If your kids loved Secret Life of Pets, they’ll enjoy reading about Piper and Mabel

Shankle is the author of four books, co-hosts The Big Boo Cast and is the hilarious voice behind the popular Big Mama Blog.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Release date: Feb 25, 2020
• ISBN: 9780310760870

Melanie Shankle

Melanie Shankle writes regularly at The Big Mama blog and is the New York Times bestselling author of four previous books, including Nobody’s Cuter than You. Melanie is a graduate of Texas A&M and loves writing, shopping at Target, checking to see what’s on sale at Anthropologie, and trying to find the lighter side in every situation. Most of all, she loves being the mother of Caroline, the wife of Perry, and the official herder of two wild dogs named Piper and Mabel. The five of them live in San Antonio, Texas.  

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Reviews for Piper and Mabel

[nicnac63 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a delightful story about two very wild but very good dogs! Piper and Mabel are disappointed when they can’t go on a beach vacation with their owners but are somewhat relieved to learn they’ll be staying at the Happy Tails Ranch instead. But the ranch isn’t what they expected, so the determined dogs escape and their sense of adventure results in getting lost, trekking through mud, and becoming hungry.I’m a dog lover so I can relate to Piper and Mabel’s adventuresome and wild ways, and I’m sure young dog lovers and families will appreciate how these very good dogs want to be with their people more than anything else.This sweet story is a wonderful display of friendship, adventure, family, and being thankful. The illustrations are entertaining and colorful, and Piper and Mabel are memorable and lovable characters. I enjoyed the entertaining Haikus and the goodnight prayer of thanks. The hardback cover is identical to the protective dust jacket, depicting the two happy and lovable dogs.I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through the Zblog Squad.

[coverloverbookreview · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a delightful story about two very wild but very good dogs! Piper and Mabel are disappointed when they can’t go on a beach vacation with their owners but are somewhat relieved to learn they’ll be staying at the Happy Tails Ranch instead. But the ranch isn’t what they expected, so the determined dogs escape and their sense of adventure results in getting lost, trekking through mud, and becoming hungry.I’m a dog lover so I can relate to Piper and Mabel’s adventuresome and wild ways, and I’m sure young dog lovers and families will appreciate how these very good dogs want to be with their people more than anything else.This sweet story is a wonderful display of friendship, adventure, family, and being thankful. The illustrations are entertaining and colorful, and Piper and Mabel are memorable and lovable characters. I enjoyed the entertaining Haikus and the goodnight prayer of thanks. The hardback cover is identical to the protective dust jacket, depicting the two happy and lovable dogs.I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through the Zblog Squad.