It always warms my heart when readers share their thoughts about Counting Cockapoos. Recently, I received a lovely review from Lesley Ford, who wrote: 

“A lovely, easy to read counting book with tales of the mischievous dogs in rhyme, a plus is an extra challenge for the child to find the squirrels on the pages!” 

Her words truly capture the spirit of what I wanted this book to be — fun, rhythmic, and full of playful surprises. When I was writing Counting Cockapoos, I imagined children laughing at the dogs’ cheeky antics while learning to count without even realizing it. Adding the hidden squirrels was my way of making each page feel like a little treasure hunt, something that would keep their eyes curious and their minds engaged. 

Hearing that readers like Lesley and their little ones are enjoying both the rhymes and the search for squirrels makes me feel deeply grateful. That sense of joy, discovery, and togetherness is exactly what I hoped Counting Cockapoos would bring into every home.