Welcome to My Apartment
In the Heart of New York City—My Hometown
Take a break from the hustle and bustle outside and make yourself .com-fortable
MY BOOK
It's Ritzy, Glizty, Swanky, and Flashy
Schnauzer’s Trousers combines a menagerie of hundreds of colorful animals, 5 fold-out double pages (including pirates, cowboys, and sugarplum fairies) and a snail that turns up on every page.
As the story arcs to its final, satisfying conclusion, readers learn about solving problems with creativity and standing up to the bossy birds in their life.
Meet My FriendsYou'll definitely see them around the neighborhood
Roll over their pictures to get to know them
My Pet Turtle
Like me, Sheldon loves to curl up by the fire and enjoy Ginger Snaps and Peppermint Tea. If you're in the neighborhood, Feel free to stop by for a cup sometime.
If you see us out pet walking (that's our job), Sheldon will probably be leading the way... he always helps me keep the lizards in line—I don't think I could do my job without Sheldon by my side (which is just one of the many reasons that I love him).
Snail About Town
Nobody is quite sure when Schloopy showed up on the block. Even the old-timers say he's always been around. If he's not grabbing a bite to eat from the crumbs on your floor, he's probably hitching a ride in your pocket.
If you notice a few bites out of your favorite plants or a slimy trail across your stairs, that's probably ole Schloopy. Keep an eye out for him when you're in the neighborhood.
Famous Barkway Actor
If you haven't seen Pete's latest performance in The Pirates of Penzance, then stop reading this right now and go get your tickets!
Pete often helps out Flamingo when she needs an experienced actor for her theatrical window displays (although after she shot us out of a canon at the top of every hour in her version of "Black Bark's Ghost", I'm not sure he'll be coming back).
5th Avenue Socialite
I'll write my own biography thank you very much... My name is Flamingo, but the fashion writers at all the stylish magazines call me Fancy. I'm much too humble to say it myself, but everyone tells me I'm the city's biggest trend-setter.
Perhaps you've seen some of my Ritzy, Glitzy, Swanky, and Flashy window displays. If not, what rock have you been hiding under?
Your Friends on Pug Hill
Milo Pugliacci and his brother Pepe started life as orphans on the scrappy side of China Town. As young pups they wandered up to Little Italy and were soon adopted by "Big Beppo" a Neapolitan Mastiff who ran the city's most hopping spaghetti spot.
Soon they fell in love with cooking, and toured the dumpsters of every restaurant in the five boroughs.
After years of "research" they finally decided to open their own theme restaurant in the heart of Central Bark. Today, Chez Puggy serves the finest table scraps from chefs all across the city.
If you're ever in the mood for a little Chinese, Mexican, and French all in one bowl—head over to Pug Hill and stop in for dinner.
Maestro of Measuring
With his trusty pin cushion on his wrist, Pin will fit your slacks in seconds, hem your cuffs, and alter your beltloops before you can say "Bravo—those are some fine-fitting trousers"! But be warned, as one-half of the famous Pin & Poke Tailors, he can be a bit prickly and particular.
You may have noticed their ad in the Brooklyn Barker, so hurry over to their shop before the sale ends.
Svengali of Sewing
Poke prides himself in a straight snip and a clean stitch. After years of studying under the famous Shanghai Silk-maker Wong Worm he decided to open a shop of his own in America.
From dresses to dungarees, Poke will have you looking lovely in one of his custom creations. Stop by his shop on the corner of Pike's Slip overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge and tell them Schnauzer set you.
Bob
Bob is a city-wide inspiration to rodents everywhere. As a youngster, he would only exercise in his wheel and rolly-ball. But once he worked up the courage to go out for a run in Central Bark, he never looked back.
Bob started the "New York Runathon" and the "Squeaker's 10K". And although he isn't actually a client of my pet walking business, he likes to join us and make sure everybody picks up the pace.
The Reviews Are In
Can you guess which animals submitted them?
My litter's been having a ball with Schnauzer’s Trousers—in fact, they howl to hear it every night! The illustrations are simply pawsome and the writing is spot on. It had us all wagging from start to finish. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to go dig a hole to hide this amazing book in...
~ 5 bones with a bowl of kibble ~
I would like to take this opportunity to shell-ebrate Schnauzer. He is a slow and steady chap, just like me. He likes to curl up in his house, just like me. And if the story of Schnauzer’s Trousers tortoise anything, it’s that you’ve got to be comfortable in your own skin (even if it's baggy). P.S. We need a book all about Sheldon
As the mother of a real pouch potato, imagine my surprise when I saw him hopping with a book in his hands outback. He said it was Schnauzer’s Trousers and thought it was a real kick. Since then, I’ve read it to all my roo-mates... their Joeys and Jills really love it too!~ 5 happy hopping stars for this one! ~
I’m sorry, but I need to use this chance to review a walk that Schnauzer took me on last month. I was slithering my own business, when this mouse fell into my mouth. What was I supposed to do... spit it out? (And that other incident with the missing parakeet was a total misunderstanding too!)
~ 1 star for Schnauzer. Boo. Hiss ~
A friend said this book is a little cheesy... so naturally I scuttered over to the library and read it immediately! Like Schnauzer, I’m a shy critter that only tends to squeak when squoken to—so I could really relate to his harrowing tail tale in the spotlight. Plus, I saw Schnauzer perform at Barkdorf Goodog's. ~ I give it 5 cheddar-yellow stars ~
As someone who steers clear of dogs, I was skeptical of Schnauzer’s Trousers at first. But after a few reads by the fire with a warm bowl of milk, even I have to admit it’s a purrfectly delightful story… It may go down in history as the Great Catsby of children’s books!~ Only 4 stars though (Because he's a dog) ~