Disclosure: I was sent a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I am working with The Children's Book Review and Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay to bring you this post.

When Hazel was young, she loved when we read books about other places and cultures. She would have loved The Tales of Charlie Wags Series. And guess what? Charlie Wags is back and this time he visits Paris!! The book we are sharing today is The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris by Sofie Wells and Ali Barclay with pictures by Sanna Sjöström. After my review there is a roundup of Paris-themed crafts as well as other books to learn and explore Paris from home! Plus, there is a giveaway!!

About the Book:

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris Written by Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells and
Illustrated by Sanna Sjöström

Ages: 3-7 | 40 Pages | Publisher: Kendam Press (2025) | ISBN: 979-8-9900050-3-7

Publisher’s Book Summary: Charlie Wags is a seemingly ordinary pup. He asks for belly rubs, plays fetch, and uses his “I’m innocent” look when he is in fact guilty.

But Charlie has an extraordinary secret. He loves to travel the world and has a special trick to do so: his wagging tail can whisk him away to far-off places.

This time, he’s off to Paris, France!

Embark on a panoramic tour of Paris led by ever-curious pup, Charlie Wags! From the elegant art in the Louvre to the sparkling Eiffel Tower, Charlie explores the City of Lights before returning home for bedtime.

Wherever you may be, The World Is Just a Wag Away ™

Purchase Link:

Amazon

About the Authors:

Sister-author duo Ali Barclay and Sofie Wells form the writing team behind The Tales of Charlie Wags picture book series. The series offers young explorers a conversational understanding of the world’s most famous cities.

As daughters of immigrants, their family heritage exposed the sisters to the importance of cultural diversity early on. Their parents prioritized showing them the world, even on a tight budget. This instilled in them the idea that travel is one of the best forms of education.

Recognizing that not all children had the chance to explore the world firsthand, Sofie and Ali saw an opportunity to share their travel experiences with other families and children through charming stories that make far-off places accessible.

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About the Illustrator

Sanna Sjöström, also known as Sannadorable, is based in Sweden and creates stunning digital watercolor illustrations.

Sanna has loved art her whole life and has plenty of experience painting with watercolor. When she had children, she didn’t have the time or energy to pull out all the necessary supplies to paint. She found that her iPad was accessible in just seconds; so, she started mimicking watercolor digitally.

She now illustrates for children’s books, but also creates posters, cards, and digital illustration tools. Her biggest inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Sanna’s mission is to brighten your day and make you smile through her art.

From Me:

Just as in the first Charlie Wags book we reviewed, Charlie is adorable, and the book is fun and magical. I mean I would love to be able to travel the world with the wag of a tail! Charlie begins his Parisian adventure in the Louvre looking at the Mona Lisa. I honestly wish there had been more about the Louvre in the story including about the glass pyramid entrance, but that could be my mathematical mind and the book I reviewed recently on it. Next he is onto Notre Dame Cathedral. Then he climbs to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. After that he stops for a rest and a snack at a cafe. Then he is off on a train to the Palace of Versailles. After enjoying the endless treasures to see he hops on a boat and floats down the Siene. And as nighttime falls he enjoys the city of lights and especially the Eiffel Tower.

I love how Charlie enjoys traveling the world with his magic and shares some famous sites with young children. Think about what you would want to see in Paris if you had a trip there. Charlie sees it and shares it with the readers. This book is perfect for anyone. It can be read at home or in school. It can help introduce a unit on Paris or France or on the places of the world. It also would be a fun book to read before a trip to Paris. The pictures are adorable and colorful and share some of the iconic visions from these places. It makes me want to share even more about each place every time I read it. I hope you will check it out!

Paris-Themed Crafts & Resources Roundup:

To go with this book is a roundup of Paris-themed crafts as well as more books to read to learn about Paris and its amazing sites. Paris is a fun mini-summer theme with an entire theme being learning about different places in the world!! Be sure to check out my other summer themes.

Crafts:

1) Paris-Themed Birthday Party

2) French Food Ideas

3) Eiffel Tower Embroidery

4) Eiffel Tower Painting

5) Iris Craft

6) Edible Eiffel Tower Craft from Tina's Dynamic Homeschool+

Resources:

All of the links take you to our reviews of these books.

1) Vivienne in Paris is a fun book about a young girl exploring Paris using her senses

2) The Glass Pyramid shares the story of how the entrance of the Louvre became the famous glass pyramid

3) The Bees of Notre Dame shares the story of the bees that are kept at the cathedral as well as the fire that damaged the cathedral

4) Therese Makes a Tapestry shares a bit of historical culture and the important work of weaving

5) Cats in Paris is a fun adult coloring book

6) Bubba and Squirts City of Bones is a young reader (8+) chapter book that takes place in Paris

Happy exploring Paris from home!!

Giveaway:

Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a signed hardcover copy of The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris, a collection of adorable Charlie Wags greeting cards, AND a $50 Amazon gift card to fuel your next reading spree! Good luck!!

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris: Book Giveaway

The Tales of Charlie Wags: Paris -- Book Review & Giveaway with Paris-Themed Craft & Resource Roundup