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  • Published: 30 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780735267404
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $49.99

Stray



A gorgeous and heartwarming picture book about a stray dog's journey to his forever home, for fans of Where Oliver Fits and Marc Simont's Caldecott-winning The Stray Dog.

There are lots of perks to being a stray.

No collar to restrain you, no leash to control you, no fence to contain you. You don't have to sit, roll over or shake a paw — you do what you want.

You're free, and all the good smells and dropped snacks of the city are yours for the taking.  

Being a stray can be lonely, though. And cold. There's no one to play fetch with.

Maybe a home wouldn't be so bad . . . 

This touching story explores the meaning of home, love and trust through the eyes of a plucky street dog whose wild life eventually leads him into the caring arms of a new best friend.

  • Published: 30 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780735267404
  • Imprint: Tundra Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $49.99

About the author

Cale Atkinson

CALE ATKINSON is an illustrator, writer and animator living lakeside in Kelowna, British Columbia, whose books include Sir Simon: Super Scarer, Where Oliver Fits, Monsters 101, Unicorns 101, and the Simon and Chester graphic novel series to name a few. Cale is assisted in his artistic endeavors by Charlie, a wise and noble floof.

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Praise for Stray

PRAISE FOR Simon and Chester: Super Family!:
"Atkinson's mastery of facial expressions is unmatched in comics today, and the combination of visual and written humor with genuinely sweet revelations about the nature of familial love is so perfectly balanced it’s simply superb. . . . An abnormally good read for the whole super family!" —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR Simon and Chester: Super Detectives!:
"This story is a winner for new readers and aspiring gumshoes alike. Readers will look forward to seeing more of this entertaining detective duo in the future. It’s no mystery — all clues point to fun!" —STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews