PATIENCE, PATCHES

A sweet-new sibling story, perfect for gifting to expecting parents, big siblings to-be, and dog-loving families everywhere.

Patches the puppy is very good at waiting--or at least that's what he thinks. But his patience is put to the test when his two moms arrive home with an unexpected bundle. Is it a new toy? No! It's a new baby. Suddenly, everything Patches wants to do takes a little bit longer. But patience, it turns out, is a lesson worth learning.

Key selling points
- A two-mom family: The love this queer family has for one another radiates from every page. No heavy-handed messages about inclusivity or acceptance needed.
- A dog's eye view: Patches the puppy makes for a hilarious and unexpectedly endearing narrator. This book begs to be read aloud!
- Great for gifting: Perfect for baby showers and sprinkles for dog-loving parents (or parents with dog-loving kids!) or an anytime gift for kiddos who needs reminding that good things come to those who wait.


Christy Mihaly has worked as a tutor, library clerk, paralegal, and lawyer. Today, she is a children's book author and iives in Vermont with her family, a dog, and a cat.

Sheryl Murray grew up in a rambunctious family of eight kids where storytelling happened everyday. Since earning her BFA in Illustration, she has drawn storyboards for ad agencies, produced handmade tile, helped restore lots of old houses, and exhibited her ceramic sculptures across the U.S. Today, she lives with her family in Portland, OR.