Christina Altick’s new children’s book celebrates slow living with Whimsy the dachshund
Christina Altick has released Whimsy, the Little Dachshund: A Cozy Cottage Tale, a seasonal children’s book published by Spines and inspired by her real-life dachshund. The hardcover and paperback title is available worldwide and is designed to encourage calm, mindfulness, and appreciation for everyday moments.
Why it matters: - The book is aimed at families looking for calmer, more reflective stories for children. - Whimsy, the Little Dachshund: A Cozy Cottage Tale centers on slow living, seasonal rhythms, and everyday comfort. - The story’s focus on safety, wonder, and ordinary joys gives parents and caregivers a simple way to introduce mindfulness to young readers.
What happened: - Christina Altick released Whimsy, the Little Dachshund: A Cozy Cottage Tale through publisher Spines. - The children’s book follows a curious, gentle dachshund named Whimsy through a village across winter, spring, summer, and autumn. - The book is available in hardcover and paperback through major retailers worldwide. - The title is also available globally through major retailers including Barnes & Noble and independent bookstores.
The details: - Winter scenes highlight snow, a crackling hearth, and warm pancakes. - Spring brings gentle rain, buzzing bees, and blooming flowers. - Summer shifts to sun-warmed stones, open bakery windows, and unhurried afternoons. - Autumn features crisp air, golden leaves, and the smell of baking cinnamon buns. - Whimsy’s calm presence is a steady thread through the village scenes. - Altick said she wanted to capture “warmth, safety, quiet joy, and gentle awe,” and to remind children and adults that there is magic in rainstorms, warm kitchens, and stories shared by loved ones. - The character Whimsy is inspired by Altick’s real-life English cream miniature dachshund, Lachlan Skye. - Altick and Lachlan Skye live in San Francisco. - Book details include ISBN 9798904196714 and publisher Spines. - Altick’s Instagram handle is @whimsythelittledachshund. - The publisher describes Spines as a tech-driven publishing platform. - More information is available on the company’s announcement
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