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Peaches and the 19 Cobras follows two little rescue dogs who set out to protect their mom after they misunderstand COVID 19 as 19 Cobras. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
When the Pandemic of 2020 and Covid-19 occurred, it was a very serious and scary time for everyone. All you heard on TV, radio and in the media was how serious, deadly and dangerous it was for everyone, and people needed to be very cautious if and when they went anywhere.
They recommended that everyone stay home, but if they needed to go outside the safety of their home, there were certain precautions everyone needed to take. For example, staying at least 6ft from other people, wearing a mask and not touching anything or anyone, and that everyone should wash their hands frequently. After several days of hearing this information over and over, I decided that this was HISTORY and I needed to document this for myself and others for future reference. Everything was changing in our lives… everything… what we did at home and when we went anywhere outside our home and how we were reacting to things that were happening around us. I had two rescue dogs at the time and I was sure that they were wondering what was happening to make things so different. But they couldn’t ask questions about what was causing everything to be different. So, I decided to put myself in their place and start thinking like I was one of them. That’s when I decided to write a book and tell about our life from my dog’s point of view.
What was your favorite scene in this story?
My favorite part of the book is the mask sequence, where I was trying to take a picture of my dogs in the fancy masks that I had made for us. It took me a couple of hours to get the picture because they didn’t want the mask over their nose and mouth and as soon as I put the mask on them, they would have it off before I could get a picture. It was very frustrating for me but funny at the same time.
What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?
My next book will be about my newest rescue from China. Her name is Molly and she is a Golden Retriever. She is very smart, cute and sweet, and I’m just gathering information new for a book about her, but I don’t have enough material on her right now to complete her book.. but one is “in the works”.
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Peaches and the 19 Cobras
Peaches and the 19 Cobras tells the story of Peaches and Jake, two sweet rescue dogs who misunderstand COVID-19 as “19 cobras” and spend the pandemic doing everything they can to protect their mom. The book moves through their daily adventures from quarantine in Florida to summers in Maine. There are masks and costumes, funny misunderstandings, shiny Christmas trees, and a whole lot of love. The dogs tell the story in their own voices, so the whole thing feels warm and comforting.
As I read it, I kept catching myself smiling. The writing feels like someone chatting with me in their kitchen. It’s simple in a good way and full of genuine emotion. The idea of hearing the pandemic through the ears of two confused and devoted dogs was surprisingly emotional. It reminded me of how strange that time was and how pets kind of carried so many of us through it. Some moments even made my eyes sting a little because the mix of humor and fear from that year still sits in my chest. Seeing the dogs try to make sense of everything made the whole memory softer for me.
I also loved how the book leans into joy. There are photos everywhere, and they’re adorable. The stories jump from masks that never stay on to gigantic Christmas trees to lobster dinners in Maine. It felt chaotic in a charming way. Like watching someone you love tell a story while getting distracted every few sentences. I honestly laughed out loud when the dogs kept ditching their masks or when Peaches tried to look fierce with her tiny warrior stance. The whole thing just felt honest. Not polished in a stiff way. More like real life with all the messiness and sweetness mixed together.
Peaches and the 19 Cobras is great for kids who want a gentle way to understand a heavy moment in history and for adults who want a soft, funny reminder of how we made it through. Anyone who loves animals or who leaned on a pet during the pandemic will feel this one. It’s light and goofy and unexpectedly touching. I’d happily pass it along to families, teachers, grandparents, and anyone who just needs a picture book that feels kind.
Pages: 88 | ASIN : B0DDW3GM88
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