The Tales of Charlie Wags: London | Awareness Tour

The Children's Book Review

The Tales of Charlie Wags: London | Awareness Tour

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The Tales of Charlie Wags: London Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Ali Barclay, Sofie Wells, and The Children’s Book Review.

Let’s all “paws” for an adventure through London in Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay’s latest book, The Tales of Charlie Wags: London!

Charlie Wags might look like an ordinary dog, but he has an extraordinary gift: his wagging tail can transport him anywhere in the world. This time, Charlie’s heading to London! Follow him as he visits the city’s famous sights, from Buckingham Palace to a nighttime spin on the London Eye, all before returning home for a well-deserved rest.

Highly recommended for families and educators looking to inspire a love for reading and exploration.

—The Praries Book Review

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About the Book

The Tales of Charlie Wags: London

Written by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells

Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström

Ages: 3-7 | 40 Pages

Publisher: Kendam Press LLC (2025) | ISBN: 979-8-9900050-2-0

Publisher’s Book Summary: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He goes on daily walks, chases squirrels, and scours the kitchen floor for crumbs when no one’s looking.

But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places!

This time, he’s off to London, England!

Embark on a panoramic tour of London led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the grandeur of Buckingham Palace to an evening ride on the London Eye, Charlie explores the Big Smoke before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, the world is just a wag away. ™

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About the Authors

Sister-author duo Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities.

As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

Recognizing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali saw an opportunity to share their travel experiences with other families and children through charming stories that make far-off places accessible.

For more information, check out charliewags.com

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About the Illustrator

Sanna Sjöström, also known as Sannadorable, is based in Sweden and creates stunning digital watercolor illustrations.

Sanna has loved art her whole life and has plenty of experience painting with watercolor. When she had children, she didn’t have the time or energy to pull out all the necessary supplies to paint. She found that her iPad was accessible in just seconds; so, she started mimicking watercolor digitally.

She now illustrates for children’s books, but also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Her biggest inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Sanna’s mission is to brighten your day and make you smile through her art.

Thanks for following along with us on Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells’ The Tales of Charlie Wags: London awareness tour!