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New Releases by John Skewes

John Skewes is the author of Larry Gets Lost at the North Pole (2025), New York City ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book (2018), Larry Loves San Diego! (2017), Larry Gets Lost in Seattle (2017), Seattle ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book (2017).

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Larry Gets Lost at the North Pole

release date: Sep 23, 2025
Larry Gets Lost at the North Pole
Larry Gets Lost in the North Pole is a festive addition to the beloved Larry Gets Lost series, offering young readers aged 3–7 a magical Christmas adventure filled with the wonders of Santa''s workshop and the spirit of the holiday season. Larry''s curiosity leads to his most exciting journey yet! When a trip to the Christmas fair goes awry, our adventurous pup finds himself whisked away to the magical North Pole. In this enchanting holiday tale, Larry explores the wonders of Santa''s secret world. From the glittering streets of Christmastown to Mrs. Claus''s candy cane garden, every page brings new surprises. But when a big storm threatens to cancel Christmas, it''s up to Larry to save the day! John Skewes'' vibrant illustrations and Michael Mullin''s charming storytelling bring the North Pole to life like never before. Perfect for young kids and their families to read together, this book captures the wonder and excitement of the holiday season. Will Larry find his way home? And will Christmas be saved? Unwrap the magic in this delightful addition to the beloved Larry Gets Lost series!

New York City ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book

release date: Aug 07, 2018
New York City ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book
This companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in New York City follows Larry and his owner, Pete, on an alphabetical journey through the Big Apple. A playful, colorful alphabet book based on the popular Larry Gets Lost in New York City children''s book. Larry, the pup, and his best friend, Pete, discover New York City from A (Art at the Museum of Modern Art) to Z (Bronx Zoo), and everything in between. G is for Grand Central. S is for the Skyline and the Subway. Kids will have fun discovering their city as they learn their ABCs.

Larry Loves San Diego!

release date: Oct 10, 2017
Larry Loves San Diego!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to sunny San Diego in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves Hotel Coronado, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, the Embarcadero, and many of the other sites and sounds of San Diego. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in San Diego, families who love the city will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Gets Lost in Seattle

release date: Apr 04, 2017
Larry Gets Lost in Seattle
Featuring all-new artwork and several new Seattle landmarks, this limited 10th anniversary edition of the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Seattle finds Larry, the adorable pup, lost again! Pete and Larry, his adorable pooch, take a ferry to Seattle to visit the Emerald City. After being distracted by a tempting treat, Larry gets lost and tours the city trying to reunite with Pete. Along the way he discovers some of the city’s most fun and interesting landmarks and cultural attractions, including: * Seattle Central Library * Seattle Art Museum * Pike Place Market * Museum of History and Industry * The Olympic Sculpture Park * CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field * The Space Needle * EMP

Seattle ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book

release date: Apr 04, 2017
Seattle ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book
Featuring new artwork and a new trim size perfect for gift giving, this companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Seattle follows Larry and his owner, Pete, on an alphabetical journey throughout Seattle. A playful, colorful alphabet book based on the popular Larry Gets Lost in Seattle children’s book. Larry the pup and his best friend, Pete, discover Seattle from A (Seattle Aquarium) to Z (Woodland Park Zoo), and everything in between. H is for houseboats and hydroplanes. O is for orcas. Kids will have fun discovering their city as they learn their ABCs.

San Francisco ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book

release date: Mar 15, 2016
San Francisco ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book
Discover San Francisco from A (Alcatraz) to Z (The San Francisco Zoo), and everything in between! G is for the Golden Gate Bridge, L is for Lombard Street, and W is for the Wharf. Kids will have fun discovering the city as they learn their ABCs. In this companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco, the dog, Larry, and his owner, Pete, take an alphabetical journey through the City by the Bay. Attractions that Larry visits in the book include: Alcatraz Bay Bridge Cable Cars Dragon Gate Embarcadero Ferry Building Golden Gate Bridge Japanese Tea Garden Union Square With Larry, the lovable (if easily distracted) pup, as the tour guide and vibrant retro illustrations by creator John Skewes, the Larry Gets Lost series offers fun and family-friendly travelogues to famous cities including New York City; Chicago; Washington, DC; and Seattle--complete with information on each city''s landmarks and cultural attractions.

Chicago ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book

release date: Mar 15, 2016
Chicago ABC: A Larry Gets Lost Book
Discover Chicago from A (The Art Institute of Chicago) to Z (Lincoln Park Zoo), and everything in between! D is for Deep-Dish Pizza, G is for Grant Park, and R is for the Chicago River. Kids will have fun learning about the city as they learn their ABCs. In this companion to the best-selling Larry Gets Lost in Chicago, the dog, Larry, and his owner, Pete, take an alphabetical journey through the Windy City. Attractions that Larry visits in the book include: The Art Institute of Chicago Shedd Aquarium Wrigley Field The Field Museum of Natural History Grant Park John Hancock Center O’Hare International Airport Willis Tower With Larry, the lovable (if easily distracted) pup, as the tour guide and vibrant retro illustrations by creator John Skewes, the Larry Gets Lost series offers fun and family-friendly travelogues to famous cities including New York City; San Francisco; Washington, DC; and Seattle--complete with information on each city''s landmarks and cultural attractions.

Larry Loves Boston!

release date: Feb 23, 2016
Larry Loves Boston!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to Beantown in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Freedom Trail, the Public Garden, Fenway Park, Bunker Hill Monument, Faneuil Hall, and many of the other sites and sounds of Boston. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Boston, families who love Boston will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Loves Washington, DC!

release date: Feb 23, 2016
Larry Loves Washington, DC!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to the nation''s capital in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and many of the other sites and sounds of Washington, DC. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC, families who love the city will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Gets Lost Under the Sea

release date: Apr 14, 2015
Larry Gets Lost Under the Sea
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads down to the ocean in this picture book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of sea life and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. At the beach with Pete and his family, Larry the lovable pup follows a crustacean toward the sea and is swept out by a giant wave. He dog paddles around, exploring the plant and animal life before coming face-to-face with an oceanographer who leads him on a thrilling adventure through the layers of the ocean before he’s finally reunited with his best friend, Pete, back at the beach. This fun and educational book includes a Common Core teacher’s guide.

Larry Loves Portland!

release date: Jun 17, 2014
Larry Loves Portland!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Rose City in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals, Larry the pup loves the Oregon Zoo, Powell’s City of Books, Benson Bubblers, Union Station, and many of the other sites and sounds of Portland. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Portland, families who love Portland will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Loves New York City!

release date: Jun 17, 2014
Larry Loves New York City!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Big Apple in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like visitors and locals, Larry the pup loves New York City. He loves Times Square, Central Park, the Empire State Building, and all the other sites and sounds that make NYC the city that never sleeps. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in New York City, families who love New York will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC

release date: Apr 01, 2014
Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC
Join Larry the pup as he explores the Lincoln Memorial, the White House, and all the best sights in Washington DC. When Larry gets separated from the family by the scent of a yummy treat, he searches DC for his owner Pete. Along the way, Larry discovers the city’s greatest landmarks and learns about the city’s—and the nation’s—history. Larry makes friends along the way, but will he find Pete and be reunited with the family? Will he come snout-to-snout with the beloved First Dog? Filled with charming retro illustrations, Larry Gets Lost in Washington, DC, is an educational and fun tour of our nation’s capital.

Larry Loves Chicago!

release date: Mar 18, 2014
Larry Loves Chicago!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads to The Windy City in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Navy Pier, Chicago-style hot dogs, the L, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, the “Bean”, and many of the other sites and sounds of Chicago. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Chicago, families who love Chicago will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Loves Seattle!

release date: Apr 09, 2013
Larry Loves Seattle!
The bestselling Larry Gets Lost series heads back to Seattle in this board book featuring vibrant retro illustrations of this great American city and the perpetually lost pup, Larry. Just like the locals and visitors, Larry the pup loves the Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and Lake Union and many of the other sites and sounds of Seattle. Along the way, Larry makes new friends, rides a ferry, and visits the home of the Seattle Seahawks. Based on the popular children''s picture book Larry Gets Lost in Seattle, families who love The Emerald City will want this charming board book for their little readers.

Larry Gets Lost in Alaska

release date: Jan 15, 2013
Larry Gets Lost in Alaska
Learn about the Iditarod, the northern lights, the Kodiak bear, and more with Larry the pup. While traveling on a cruise to Alaska, Larry the pup and his owner Pete observe the native wildlife and spectacular scenery of the Alaska coast. But when Larry finds himself on a sea plane ride after chasing down a tasty treat, the dog and his owner must race across Alaska to find each other. Now in paperback, Alaska visitors and locals can journey into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness with Larry as he encounters bald eagles, fishermen, the North Pole, polar bears, and a team of sled dogs before finally being reunited with Pete. From the Hardcover edition.

Larry Gets Lost in New York City

release date: Mar 02, 2010
Larry Gets Lost in New York City
Follow Larry as he ping-pongs around New York City, hitting all five boroughs in a day, visiting the places and things that make the city what it is today—from Times Square, Wall Street, and Radio City Music Hall to Coney Island, Madison Square Garden, and Central Park. Along the way he loses Pete and his family in the city''s famous subway system. Finally after an exhausting day of adventures, Larry is reunited with his family at the top of the Empire State Building. This book takes young readers on a dog''s-eye view of the greatest city in the world. Sidebar entries enhance the story, offering fascinating factoids about the places Larry visits.

Larry Gets Lost in Los Angeles

release date: Jul 28, 2009
Larry Gets Lost in Los Angeles
In this new entry in the Larry Gets Lost series, Larry and Pete''s travels take them to Los Angeles, and once again Larry gets lost! But not to worry-there''s plenty to do in this new city. As he searches for Pete, Larry visits some amazing places, from wild Venice Beach to stately Beverly Hills, from exciting Disneyland to the icky La Brea Tar Pits. Eventually, the two reunite, but not before Larry-and the reader-has had a great adventure. Filled with John Skewes'' candy-colored retro-inspired illustrations, Larry Gets Lost in Los Angeles offers young readers a witty dog''s-eye view of the City of Angels. Sidebar entries enhance the story, offering fun factoids about the places Larry visits.

Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco

release date: Mar 31, 2009
Larry Gets Lost in San Francisco
Follow the fun adventures of the dog Larry, who after chasing down a donut, loses his owners and travels around the city''s landmarks and cultural attractions before reuniting with his family. Filled with candy-colored retro illustrations, this book provides children with a dog''s eye view of the City by the Bay. Among Larry''s stops are such classic locations as Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman''s Wharf, Chinatown, AT&T Park, Mission Dolores, and Cliff House. Sidebar entries add to the story, offering factoids about the places Larry visits.

Larry Gets Lost Plush Doll

release date: Oct 01, 2008
Larry Gets Lost Plush Doll
From Seattle to New York City, Texas to Alaska, the Larry Gets Lost series follows Larry, the adorable but easily distracted pup, on his adventures in each place he visits. Now kids can have their very own Larry plush doll, a cute and cuddly companion to the best-selling series created by John Skewes.
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