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Jia Has a Dog Problem
  • Published: 10 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593697085
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $45.00

Jia Has a Dog Problem

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A young girl is afraid of dogs, and a small dog is afraid of children in this adorably funny and sweet picture book about overcoming fear to find friendship.

A young girl is afraid of dogs, and a small dog is afraid of children in this funny, bighearted picture book about overcoming fear to find friendship.

Jia runs from every dog—big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid—behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups' legs.

When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who understands.
  • Published: 10 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593697085
  • Imprint: Kokila
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $45.00
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2024 Freeman Book Award Title Of Note
* “A bighearted tribute to a tradition rooted in love and community.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“[A] beautiful and heartwarming story that celebrates the power of cooperation.”
—Booklist

“A great addition to any collection, with its representation of Filipino culture and themes of community and determination.”
—School Library Journal

Praise for No Fuzzball! written and illustrated by Isabella Kung:

"The bright spot and full-bleed illustrations are entertaining from the first endpaper to the last."
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