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HELLO, TOBI!. Text and illustrations copyright © 2025 Andrea Cáceres. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.
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HELLO, TOBI!. Text and illustrations copyright © 2025 Andrea Cáceres. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA.
Author and illustrator Andrea Cáceres has changed careers, moved countries and built a new home — all alongside her 15-year-old pup, Tobi. Now, he's the main character of her new children's book, Hello, Tobi!, which celebrates their walks in the park.
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