Stop Bugging Me: That's What Friends Are For Book

Smudge the dog is busy. He has a secret errand to run, and it isn't anybody s business. But not one of his friends—not Piggie, nor Fuzzie, nor Scribbles, nor Foggie—listens to his pleas. This charming and disarming story, about a curmudgeon who is loved—in spite of himself—by his faithful flock of friends, will win over readers of all ages.

Publishers Weekly

Smudge, a scribble of a dog who looks just like his name suggests, is annoyed with the nosy smear of a guinea pig who keeps following him. "Listen, Piggie. I have stuff to do. Okay?" grumps the dog in a speech bubble. The story is set on a background of notebook paper, and after additional loosely defined creatures join the queue ("What is this, a parade?"), Smudge reveals that he has to make a private (and slightly embarrassing) purchase. Smudge is utterly relatable in all his cranky glory--a worthy disciple in the school of Oscar the Grouch. Ages 4 up. (Sept.)