A #1 National Bestseller • PBS NewsHour Best Book of the Year

What if your best friend was also your favorite dog? From two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall comes a joyful, imaginative romp about the magic of friendship and the power of pretend play.

If we were dogs, what kind would we be? I'd be a big dog! And you'd be little dog.

Two friends bark, growl, woof, and howl their way through a game of pretend that makes room for everyone's ideas — and reminds us that the best friendships celebrate every voice.

Why You'll Love It

• Beautifully illustrated with Blackall's signature warmth and detail
• A gentle, relatable story about navigating early friendships
• Perfect for read-alouds with children ages 3–6
• A wonderful companion to the bestselling If I Was a Horse

Perfect Gift For

• Baby showers and birthdays
• New readers and picture book lovers
• Dog lovers of all ages

"My favorite picture book this year … The children are going crazy for this book." — Ann Patchett