POEDY PRINCIPLES01
“What is
it for?”
A LITTLE QUESTION
ABOUT PURPOSE
ABOUT PURPOSE
BOOK ONE · COMING SOON
Why We Do Things
A rabbit scent, an open gate, and a rule that turns out to be for something bigger.
Read the openingFOR LITTLE READERS & THEIR GROWN-UPS
Little stories.
Big things
to grow into.
Meet Poedy. A curious basset hound with very long ears, a very good nose, and a few things to learn about life.
Made for reading aloud. And growing together.
READ TOGETHER3–7YEARS OF WONDER
Well, hello there.
I'm Poedy.
A good nose.
A very big heart.
A very big heart.
A little hound. A whole lot of heart.
Small adventuresEveryday discoveriesGood-hearted charactersTime together
A FIRST PEEK AT POEDY'S WORLD
Every little adventure
starts with a question.
A gate. A morning walk. A promise.
To Poedy, ordinary days are full of things worth figuring out.
POEDY PRINCIPLES02
“The rule
is a helper.”
A LITTLE DISCOVERY
ABOUT CARE
ABOUT CARE
BOOK TWO · COMING SOON
Rules Are Helpers
Poedy knows the morning-walk rules. Today, one of them helps his grown-up, too.
Read the openingPOEDY PRINCIPLES03
“Which one
is true?”
A LITTLE LESSON
IN KEEPING A PROMISE
IN KEEPING A PROMISE
BOOK THREE · COMING SOON
Words and Doing Match
A promised supper. An empty bowl. And a hound with a little trouble of his own.
Read the openingA taste of the stories in progress. Finished book illustrations are still to come.
A WORD FROM YOUR NEW FRIEND
“My nose wakes up
before I do.”
— Poedy, Why We Do Things
LONG EARS. SHORT LEGS. BIG FEELINGS.
He's learning.
Just like us.
Poedy follows his nose. Sometimes a little farther than he should. He loves his people, has a spectacular sigh, and is still learning when to run and when to stay.
He tells every story himself—with a hound's eye for the things grown-ups miss. The people around him are learning, too.
Poedy began with a pencil drawing by Lauren K. Fuller in 2006. One long-eared face became the heart of a whole world of stories.
Step into his worldTHE BEST PART IS WHO YOU READ WITH
A story. A cuddle.
A little conversation.
For ages 3–7, and the grown-ups beside them. There's room to laugh, wonder, and find a little of your own family in the story.
Let them finish the line.
A familiar refrain gives your little reader a part in the telling. Pause, smile, and leave a little space.
Follow their curiosity.
Each story makes room to remember what happened, wonder why, and talk about the people in it.
Bring it into your day.
A simple question connects Poedy's world to yours. A rule, a promise, a small chance to try again.
TRY A QUESTION TOGETHER
“What is one rule at our house, and what is it for?”
From Why We Do Things
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDER
Before we
turn the page.
When can we bring Poedy home?
The books are in development, and a publication date hasn't been announced. For now, enjoy the opening pages here and get in touch with Poedy Press for release news.
What age are the stories for?
Poedy Principles is written for children ages three to seven to enjoy with a grown-up. The short sentences, repeated lines, and questions are made for reading aloud together.
Can we take a look inside?
Yes. Each of the first three stories has a free opening excerpt on this site. These are manuscript previews; the finished books and illustrations are still on their way.
Who is behind Poedy Principles?
The series is written by David Fuller and published by Poedy Press. Poedy was created from an original drawing by Lauren K. Fuller.
THERE'S MORE STORY TO COME
Be here for
the first chapter.
Want to know when Poedy is ready to come home?
Send Poedy Press a note and ask for release updates.
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