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Author: Wood, Pete Jordi, Wood, Pete Jordi

Reading age: from c 3 years

Published on 16 May 2024 by Penguin Random House Children’s UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 48 pages
286 x 220 x 10 | 444g

“Once upon a time, there was a kingdom full of happiness and laughter. The king and his family were kind, and all the people were content. All, that is, but one…”Discover the timeless, long-forgotten fairytale of a handsome prince and a poor sailor who set sail across the high seas on the adventure of a lifetime.

When Ruan leaves behind his life as a tailor’s apprentice and becomes a cabin boy aboard a ship he soon learns that the ocean is a dangerous place… facing storms, monsters, and the darkest of magic. In his quest to help a talking dog and defeat an evil princess, can Ruan stay afloat?Everyone deserves a shot at happily-ever-after.

Lost for centuries, The Dog and The Sailor has been brought back to life with vibrant illustrations. A reminder that LGBTQ+ heroes have always existed in stories, this magical folk tale is the perfect gift for readers young and old.