Hello, Connaught and Hilson families!

We're The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore, your local independent bookstore, and we're excited to partner with your school to bring an award winning author-illustrator team to your school to meet students!Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid will be visiting Connaught Public School and Hilson Ave Public School on May 25. Pre-order their books now so your child can take home signed copies!

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The author and illustrator

Meet Vicki and Gillian

Vicki (right) and Gillian (left) are the award winning author-illustrator team behind Molly's Tuxedo and their new book, Mac Wear's a Hat.Vicki is an author who lives in western Massachusetts, where she tends to several rescue animals and one college kid. If she could have one superpower, it would be to help all children feel seen and respected.Gillian is an illustrator, character designer, drawing instructor, and yoga teacher. Originally from Northern Ireland, she now lives right here in Ottawa! She loves to draw, go to the movies, roller-skate, do yoga, and spend time with her cat, Frank.

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The first book

Molly's Tuxedo

It's picture day and Molly wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall! Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly wants to wear her brother's old tuxedo instead. Can Molly find the courage to follow her heart and get her mom to realize just how awesome she'd look in a tux?

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The new book

Mac Wears a Hat

Mac loves to wear hats. She has one for every occasion, and they help her feel joyful, confident, and adventurous. Not everyone understands her style, but kind words from strangers encourage Mac to be herself.

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