"And with that the yellow dog raised his head a little higher and smiled in the way that dogs do. It had turned out to be a very satisfying walk indeed." This is the heartwarming story of two dogs, an older wiser dog and a young dog who admires and follows the older dog everywhere. Together they explore the world of the small town and surrounding countryside where they live. They discover the sights and scents together, the familiar towns people, the changing seasons, and the creatures of the countryside. When the young dog loses his older companion, he is apprehensive about being able to enjoy the world on his own. However, after his first few cautious steps, he follows his nose, grows in confidence, and becomes The Dog Who Walks Himself. Lara Knitter grew up with a menagerie of dogs and horses on a slice of forested countryside in Indianapolis, Indiana. After a brief period living and working out of state, she and her husband Steve returned to Indianapolis where they raised their two children Nate and Will. Her beloved Labrador Retrievers Jet and Maverick were the inspirations for this story. THE DOG WHO WALKS HIMSELF is Lara's first children's book. Fionnuala Walsh was born in Ireland where she grew up with a love of nature and exploring the wild, beautiful countryside. In 2002 she moved to Indianapolis, Indiana with her husband Myles and their three children Sophie, Eoin and Kevin. Dogs were always a part of their lives growing up. Although a scientist by training Fionnuala was always passionate about art. THE DOG WHO WALKS HIMSELF is the first book she has illustrated.