Synopses & Reviews
Join Brownie, a Swiss Bernese Mountain Dog, on a holiday adventure through her new hometown of Portland, Oregon (PDX)!
Brownie, the Bernese, is a big ball of fluff. When it comes to food she can't get enough! This Christmas, her endless appetite lands her lost and hungry in downtown Portland. She makes some friends — and some messes! — as she tries to find her way home.
From the tree at Portland's Pioneer Square, the Christmas Ships, and the lights at SE Peacock Lane to Powell's City of Books and the iconic St. John's and Burnside Bridges, Brownie's adventures highlight some of Portland's many treasures.
Review
“Stoner provides an engaging insider look at Portland’s lively holiday happenings….A charming and adorably illustrated holiday tale of canine adventure and city exploration.” Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Karena Stoner is a writer and Christmas fanatic. She is the award-winning author of the children's book The Candy Tree as well as a top-selling Swiss travel guide, Bâlehoo: An Expat's Guide to Surviving — and Thriving! — in Basel. She and her lovely writer wife, crazy kids, and their enormous Bernese Mountain Dog, Brownie, live, play and write in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Anastasia Khmelevska is a children's illustrator living in Lviv. She specializes in using watercolor and digital art to create vibrant images and is particularly passionate about drawing animals. Her work can be seen by following her on Instagram at @cute_miuu