New Picture Book Andy: A Dog’s Tale follows one puppy’s inspiring journey to overcome challenges and discover his purpose as a trained service dog
A heartwarming children’s book inspired by the viral animated film, with proceeds benefiting Canine Companions
The Collective Book Studio, an independent, woman-owned publisher, is proud to announce the release of Andy: A Dog’s Tale, a beautifully illustrated children’s book based on the viral animated short film of the same name. Just in time for the holiday season, this touching story is available in bookstores nationwide, with proceeds benefiting Canine Companions, the nonprofit organization that inspired the film through its real-life service dogs.
Written by John Kelly and illustrated with scenes adapted from the short film by Ignite Animation Studios, Andy: A Dog’s Tale follows one puppy’s inspiring journey to overcome challenges and discover his purpose as a trained service dog.
Meet Andy—the smallest pup in his litter—who captured hearts around the world in the original short, produced by Jean Schulz, president of Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates and a longtime Canine Companions board member. Now, thanks to a collaboration between The Collective Book Studio, Canine Companions, and the award-winning animation team, Andy’s story leaps off the screen and onto the page in a new format families can enjoy again and again. Andy: A Dog’s Tale retells Andy’s story in a moving picture book that celebrates the spirit of service animals and the people they support.
“Publishing Andy: A Dog’s Tale embodies our mission to amplify meaningful, beautifully told stories,” said Angela Engel, founder and publisher of The Collective Book Studio. “This project brings joy to children and families while supporting the incredible mission of Canine Companions. We’re honored to help share Andy’s journey in book form.”
With themes of resilience, compassion, and the power of purpose, Andy: A Dog’s Tale will resonate with dog lovers, families, and people of all abilities. Andy’s journey reminds readers that even the smallest among us can become heroes—with enough heart.
As Canine Companions celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the release of Andy: A Dog’s Tale offers a powerful way to introduce families to the organization’s mission. Profits from the book will help fund the training and placement of service dogs that are provided free of charge to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities.
To view the animated film, click here.
About Canine Companions
National nonprofit Canine Companions is celebrating 50 years of empowering people with disabilities to live with greater independence — and it all started with a service dog named Abdul. Canine Companions invented the concept of the modern service dog in 1975 and has since placed more than 8,200 expertly trained dogs at no cost to clients, entirely supported by donations. Today, as America’s first and largest provider of service dogs, Canine Companions leverages seven locations across the country to serve adults, children and veterans with disabilities as well as professionals working in health care, law enforcement and educational settings in all 50 states. Donate and learn more at canine.org.
