Parker the Puppy's First Christmas

Parker the puppy is spending his very first Christmas indoors, where the tree is lit, the presents are wrapped, and snow is falling past the window. It is a gentle, glowing night — the kind little readers like to linger in.

A cozy first Christmas

Parker the Puppy’s First Christmas is a picture book for the little-readers shelf: a curly-coated puppy, a knitted blanket, holly in the corner, and a tree dressed in lights, pinecones, and gold ornaments. The story sits in that quiet Christmas feeling — wonder, warmth, and the excitement of a first holiday.

It reads aloud beautifully at bedtime once the tree is up. The snowy window and the pile of presents give small listeners something to look for on every page, and the soft watercolor world makes it an easy one to pull out again all December.

“Every puppy deserves a first Christmas this warm.”

Parker the Puppy’s First Christmas is written and illustrated by JE King, independently published, and available now in paperback. A lovely stocking stuffer or read-aloud for the holiday season.