A dog story and a game all in one! Tucker is a pawsome pup whose vacation becomes a super adventure of fun and helping friends in need. He is always ready to lend a helping paw through team work and giving back to the community. His story celebrates kindness, empathy and compassion. Tucker fans 3-7 will love this story that is perfect for bedtime or anytime! Are you ready to run the Doggie Dash and Dawdle race with Tucker to help raise money for homeless dogs? Celebrate after the race with Tucker and his friends at the fun Pooch-A-Palooza carnival. Discover what happens when Tucker meets a ginormous green iguana... What is going on at the Wiggle Waggles doggie shelter where Tucker volunteers? Extend the story and fun by cooking up Tucker's droolicious Apple Crunch Pupcakes for your lucky pooches and play the Shadow Matching game with your friends and family. Linda Arst is the author of Tucker At The Ritz. She is a Speech-Language Pathologist with a Masters In Education. She created award winning literacy and math games for young children that earned prestigious recognition with Parents’ Choice and Dr. Toy awards. Linda loves animals, cooking, picnics on the beach and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite sport is figure skating and she loves long walks with Tucker. Oh, there’s more… she’s a chocoholic! Stay tuned for Tucker’s next adventure. Be prepared to laugh a lot! The real-life Tucker is a spunky little rescue dog. He was discovered living in a hotel in Massachusetts with 16 other dogs in total squalor. His is a rags-to-riches story, and now he is livin' the life and sharing the importance of helping others! "A straightforward tale that stars a lively canine pursuing fun activities and helping others.The pooch's spunk and movements are both captured in the cheerful images, which are well suited to the text." — kirkus Review