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Loveable animals.
Exciting adventures.
Timeless stories.

Pearly and Poppy Press:

Where every story is a little adventure waiting to be discovered.

Children's Picture Books

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Animal Antics After Dark

Welcome to Animal Antics After Dark—a laugh-out-loud rhyming adventure packed with animal antics, perfect for bedtime giggles and big imaginations, with playful reverse counting woven into the fun.

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Coming Soon:
A Game of Almost Fetch

Join Billy and his lovable, fluffy sidekick in a laugh-out-loud adventure that celebrates doing things a little differently—and reminds us that sometimes the best part of the game isn't the ball at all. This book is the first in a series of four that feature Sam the loveable Schnoodle and his humans, Billy and Christy.

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Coming Soon:
Almost Brave

A heartfelt tale that reminds us all that being brave looks different for everyone.

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COMING SOON:  A Game of Almost Fetch
COMING FALL 2026:  Almost Brave
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COMING FALL 2026:  Almost Clean
COMING WINTER 2026:  Almost Sparkly
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COMING WINTER 2026-SPRING 2027: 
The 28th Day
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The Heart Behind the Tales

Christy Millay is a children's author, professor, and family nurse practitioner with a lifelong love of animals, nature, and storytelling. She delights in creating whimsical, rhyming stories that inspire laughter, imagination, and a love of reading. When she's not writing, you'll likely find her tending a wildflower garden, spending time with her family, friends, or pets, or enjoying the simple joys of life with her husband, Billy, at their Kentucky farm.

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The Paws Behind the "Almost" Series

Sam is a real-life schnoodle with a big heart, a playful spirit, and his own unique way of doing just about everything. Whether he's chasing balls, making everyone laugh, or snuggling with his favorite people, Sam reminds us that life's happiest moments are often the wonderfully imperfect ones.  He is the inspiration behind the "Almost" series of four children's picture books.

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