Dog's First Christmas: A Board Book

Ages 2 to 5, Grades K And Under

The follow up to the beloved board book Dog's First Baby!

Dog and Baby explore the delightful and puzzling ways their family prepares for Christmas.

See these branches? They're not for tugging.

See this ball? It's not for fetching.

It’s the holiday season, and Dog smells a change in the air. With his new friend Baby by his side, Dog explores the many curious occurrences in his house–like a tree in the living room, new and delicious scents, and fragile balls that are not for fetching–as he gets into the Christmas spirit with his family.

Series Overview: A playful board book series about first milestones and holidays from the point of view of a family dog.

About the Author

Natalie Nelson is an illustrator, picture-book maker, and collage artist. Trained in graphic design and illustration, she works in a mixed media hybrid of cut paper, collage, and digital art, with an emphasis on intriguing shapes, textures, and layers. Her previous titles include Dog's First Baby, Cat’s First Baby, and Holiday!. Her art is in demand from national clients including the New York Times, the Washington Post, TIME Magazine, Curbed, Eater, and more. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family.

Author Residence: Atlanta, Georgia

Author Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia