Fenway and Hattie

By: Victoria J. Coe

Narrated by: Tara Sands

This lovable new series introduces a little dog with a GIANT personality!

Fenway is an excitable and endlessly energetic Jack Russell terrier. He lives in the city with Food Lady, Fetch Man, and—of course—his beloved short human and best-friend-in-the-world, Hattie.

But when his family moves to the suburbs, Fenway faces a world of changes. He's pretty pleased with the huge Dog Park behind his new home, but he's not so happy about the Evil Squirrels that taunt him from the trees, the super-slippery Wicked Floor in the Eating Room, and the changes that have come over Hattie lately. Rather than playing with Fenway, she seems more interested in her new short human friend, Angel, and learning to play baseball. His friends in the Dog Park next door say Hattie is outgrowing him, but that can't be right. And he's going to prove it!

Get a dog's-eye view of the world in this heartwarming, enthusiastic "tail" about two best friends.

Critic reviews

The 2017 Global Read Aloud Selection for early readers

“This perky, pet-centered tale takes readers inside the head of Fenway, an energetic and perpetually hopeful Jack Russell terrier with a deep love for food, intense hatred of squirrels, and undying adoration of his “small human,” Hattie. . . A fun, fresh frolic that animal-loving kids are sure to enjoy.”—Publishers Weekly

"Readers will relate to Fenway’s impulsivity and delight in descriptions from his dog’s-eye view. Teachers and adults will appreciate generous sprinklings of rich vocabulary. . . Dog lovers will enjoy spending some time with Fenway as he adjusts to his new home in the suburbs." -Booklist

"Fenway's first-person point of view is appropriately frisky. . . Young dog lovers will enjoy Fenway’s point of view." -Kirkus Reviews

"Fenway may not understand Hattie’s behavior, but readers looking through his uncomprehending eyes will follow her ups and downs easily as she adjusts to the move. They’ll also wince in sympathy as she tries, with mixed success, to train, or even restrain, her barky, hyper, emotional pet. Eventually, once Fenway gets the connection between obeying commands like 'sit' and 'stay' and getting treats, the way is (mostly) clear. 'Making Hattie happy is a big job,' he concludes.'But luckily, I’m a professional.' " -School Library Journal

Adorable reading of a Delightful book

Fenway comes alive in this incredible reading (acting really) of the 1st book of the delightful Fenway & Hattie series. Tara Sands immerses herself into the character of the rambunctious, lovable and fearless Jack Russell Terrier puppy. Who could resist?

For dog lovers

Cute if you’re a dog lover. Kind of repetitive. I did not enjoy the narrator.