Based on bestselling author and award-winning dogsledder Blair Braverman’s real-life team of sled dogs! An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up in this debut picture book.

“Dogsled racer Braverman’s sweet narrative builds a satisfying case for individuality as a community asset. [Olivia] When’s illustrations are…peerless. An absolute pleasure.”Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)

Leap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can’t wait until she’s big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special, too?

This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.

Includes an author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates!

ISBN: 9780063238053
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Oct 21, 2025
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.300 in (w) x 10.350 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports
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Blair Braverman

Biography

Blair Braverman is a writer, dogsledder, and adventurer. She is the bestselling author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube, Dogs on the Trail, and Small Game, a contributing editor to Outside magazine, and a contributor to the New York Times, Vogue, This American Life, and elsewhere.

Olivia When

Biography

Olivia When is an illustrator, animator, and dog observer. Her work has been featured in hundreds of Google Doodles, as well as by MoMA, Forbes, New York International Children’s Film Festival, Northwest Animation Festival, Better Cities Film Festival, Beloit International Film Festival, International Dark-Sky Association, The Daily Beast, Nickelodeon, and NASA. She lives with a noisy cat named Brioche.

Based on bestselling author and award-winning dogsledder Blair Braverman’s real-life team of sled dogs! An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up in this debut picture book.

“Dogsled racer Braverman’s sweet narrative builds a satisfying case for individuality as a community asset. [Olivia] When’s illustrations are…peerless. An absolute pleasure.”Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW)

Leap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can’t wait until she’s big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special, too?

This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds.

Includes an author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates!

ISBN: 9780063238053
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Oct 21, 2025
List price: $24.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.300 in (w) x 10.350 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Winter Sports
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Blair Braverman

Biography

Blair Braverman is a writer, dogsledder, and adventurer. She is the bestselling author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube, Dogs on the Trail, and Small Game, a contributing editor to Outside magazine, and a contributor to the New York Times, Vogue, This American Life, and elsewhere.

Olivia When

Biography

Olivia When is an illustrator, animator, and dog observer. Her work has been featured in hundreds of Google Doodles, as well as by MoMA, Forbes, New York International Children’s Film Festival, Northwest Animation Festival, Better Cities Film Festival, Beloit International Film Festival, International Dark-Sky Association, The Daily Beast, Nickelodeon, and NASA. She lives with a noisy cat named Brioche.