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Welcome to The Adventures of Oliver and Jagger
Brave Hearts. Best Friends. Big Adventures.
Meet Oliver and Jagger, two lovable brothers with big adventures to share!
Each book will bring a new adventure for these two brothers filled with positive encouragement to help children believe in themselves, and the comfort of knowing they are never alone.
Perfect for families, caregivers, educators, librarians, and every child learning to recognize the brave heart already inside them.
Discover heartwarming stories and matching activity books filled with colouring, puzzles, and positive “I AM” statements that help children believe in themselves.
• Read together • Play together • Grow together.
Start Their First Adventure
The Day Jagger Felt Brave
A Puppy Reunion Story
🟡 #1 Hot New Release on Amazon Canada
🟡 Bestseller in Three Amazon Categories
🟡 International Amazon Bestseller in the United States
This heartwarming story follows Oliver and Jagger as puppies and littermates. Oliver leaves for his forever home first and Jagger wonders if he will find his forever home as well.
After Jagger does not do well in his new forever home, a call is placed to Oliver’s home asking to bring Jagger home with his brother.
When the two puppies are reunited, it’s like they were never apart.
Keep the Adventure Going
The perfect companion to The Day Jagger Felt Brave, this activity book brings Oliver and Jagger’s world to life through hands-on fun! Children ages 4–8 can colour their favourite characters, explore mazes, solve puzzles, and enjoy seek-and-find activities while practising counting, observation, and problem-solving skills.
With encouraging “I AM” statements woven throughout, every page invites children to explore their creativity, build confidence, and discover their own brave hearts. A wonderful way to keep the adventure going long after storytime!
Release date: October 23
A mysterious rustle. A surprising discovery. One unforgettable adventure!
Oliver and Jagger are all grown up, and a visit to a big old barn brings new surprises! When a sudden scare sends Jagger running, Oliver stays behind to meet an unexpected friend. Together, the brothers discover that unfamiliar things aren’t always as frightening as they seem.
Inspired by a real barn in Merlin, Ontario, The Big Old Barn Mystery is a heartwarming story about curiosity, friendship, and finding courage with a little muddy mischief along the way! Positive “I AM” statements encourage young readers to believe in themselves and remember they are never alone.
Release date: October 23
More discoveries. More learning. More barnyard fun!
The perfect companion to The Big Old Barn Mystery, this activity book invites children ages 4–9 to join Oliver and Jagger for colouring, mazes, word games, matching challenges, and seek-and-find surprises. Search for hidden groundhogs, unscramble story words, and explore activities that help develop counting, observation, and problem-solving skills.
With a mix of simple fun and more challenging puzzles, there’s something to keep curious minds busy. Positive “I AM” statements encourage children to believe in themselves, celebrate their abilities, and bring a brave heart to every new adventure!
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The Adventures of Oliver and Jagger: A children’s book series about two little pups
Big hearts. Little paws. Meaningful adventures.
Meet Oliver and Jagger, two lovable brothers whose adventures help children discover courage, kindness, gratitude, confidence, and the power of believing in themselves.
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“I met LouAnne in 2022 while co-authoring the Jan Fraser ‘Inspired Life’ book series, and we’ve since collaborated on three books: The Book on Transformation, The Book on Gratitude, and The Book on Abundance. Her heartfelt writing, leadership, and creative ideas shone through, complemented by her witty Canadian humor that always brought laughter to our Zoom calls. We bonded over shared values and ambitions, evident in her work with The Mindset Playground, where I enjoyed being an interviewee. I’m grateful to call LouAnne a friend and wish her continued success as she inspires us all.
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