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The Clockwork Cookie Caper: Book 8 of the Caniloo Dog Adventures
The Caniloo Dog Adventures series is designed to make children laugh, keep grown-ups entertained, and help young readers build thinking habits they can use for a lifetime. It isn't yet another ABCs, See Dick Run, or "What a beautiful princess" series.
As Caniloo and her best friend Nappy tackle puzzling problems, children are invited to look closely, ask “How do we know that's true?”, test ideas, and reconsider a first guess when new clues appear.
The humor and discoveries give families plenty to enjoy—and plenty to talk about together. Each adventure offers a little practice in thinking clearly and independently, with the aim of helping children grow into people who can ask good questions, make thoughtful decisions, and work their way through everyday problems.
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Four cookies in every box. So why is everyone getting the wrong treats?
Caniloo has promised a story at the neighborhood picnic, and one guest has ordered star-shaped cookies for a twinkling surprise. But the bakery’s impressive packing machine has a the boxes look right, the numbers add up, and the cookies inside keep disappointing their owners.
With the picnic waiting, Caniloo and her best friend Nappy set out to untangle the mix-up. They’ll need sharp eyes, a few good questions—and the willingness to rethink their first guess.
The Clockwork Cookie Caper is a warmly illustrated picture-book mystery full of canine charm, playful wordplay, and clues to explore together. Children can make predictions and spot mismatches while grown-ups enjoy the friends’ banter and the gentle comedy of a very complicated way to pack a snack.
Woven into the adventure are habits that help children become thoughtful, independent looking closely, comparing what happened with what was expected, testing an idea, and changing their minds when they discover something new. Each question grows naturally from the friends’ determination to get everyone the cookies they wanted.
For parents who want to keep the conversation going, the adult guide at the back offers optional questions and simple activities to try together.
A read-aloud adventure for curious children ages 3–8—and the grown-ups who love figuring things out with them.
Part of Caniloo Dog Adventures.
As Caniloo and her best friend Nappy tackle puzzling problems, children are invited to look closely, ask “How do we know that's true?”, test ideas, and reconsider a first guess when new clues appear.
The humor and discoveries give families plenty to enjoy—and plenty to talk about together. Each adventure offers a little practice in thinking clearly and independently, with the aim of helping children grow into people who can ask good questions, make thoughtful decisions, and work their way through everyday problems.
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Four cookies in every box. So why is everyone getting the wrong treats?
Caniloo has promised a story at the neighborhood picnic, and one guest has ordered star-shaped cookies for a twinkling surprise. But the bakery’s impressive packing machine has a the boxes look right, the numbers add up, and the cookies inside keep disappointing their owners.
With the picnic waiting, Caniloo and her best friend Nappy set out to untangle the mix-up. They’ll need sharp eyes, a few good questions—and the willingness to rethink their first guess.
The Clockwork Cookie Caper is a warmly illustrated picture-book mystery full of canine charm, playful wordplay, and clues to explore together. Children can make predictions and spot mismatches while grown-ups enjoy the friends’ banter and the gentle comedy of a very complicated way to pack a snack.
Woven into the adventure are habits that help children become thoughtful, independent looking closely, comparing what happened with what was expected, testing an idea, and changing their minds when they discover something new. Each question grows naturally from the friends’ determination to get everyone the cookies they wanted.
For parents who want to keep the conversation going, the adult guide at the back offers optional questions and simple activities to try together.
A read-aloud adventure for curious children ages 3–8—and the grown-ups who love figuring things out with them.
Part of Caniloo Dog Adventures.
48 pages, Paperback
Published October 5, 2026
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