The Day Leap Soared
Hardcover – Picture Book, October 21, 2025
HarperCollins · Hardcover · October 21, 2025
Based on bestselling author and award-winning dogsledder Blair Braverman's real-life team of sled dogs!
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- Who it’s for
- A snow-loving puppy’s search for what makes her special brings teamwork and individuality into warm focus.
- Themes
- Teamwork, Self-acceptance, Friendship
- Genres
- Dog Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience, Friendship
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Based on bestselling author and award-winning dogsledder Blair Braverman's real-life team of sled dogs! An adorable sled dog discovers the power of teamwork, self-acceptance, and never giving up in this debut picture book. "Dogsled racer Braverman’s sweet narrative builds a satisfying case for individuality as a community asset. [Olivia] When's illustrations are...peerless.
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An absolute pleasure."—Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW) Leap is a sweet, snow-loving sled dog puppy who can’t wait until she’s big enough to join the team. Each of the other sled dogs is special in their own way. Boo is fast. Donut is brave. Jenga is smart. And Leap wonders: Is she special, too? This empowering story reminds us that anything is possible when teamwork, individuality, and friendship grow in leaps and bounds. Includes an author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and her teammates!
Finding Her Place
A snow-loving puppy’s search for what makes her special brings teamwork and individuality into warm focus.
Come here for
- A dog story centered on friendship, teamwork, and self-acceptance
- Sled dogs with distinct strengths, from speed to smarts
Expect
- An encouraging picture-book read about finding your own contribution
- An author’s note with photos of the real-life Leap and teammates
Where it sits
| Dog Stories | 98% |
|---|---|
| Friendship | 46% |
| Self-Esteem & Resilience | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Dog Stories
- Jobs & Careers
- Alternative Family Stories
- Girls & Young Women
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- Stories About Mental Health
- City & Town Life
- Winter Sports
- Friendship
- Authors
- Blair Braverman
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- October 21, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Teamwork · Self-acceptance · Friendship
- Reading lane
- Dog Stories