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Miles Ahead

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A missing gift, a family search, and Miles’s keen nose

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A missing gift, a family search, and Miles’s keen nose

A trip to meet a new baby cousin turns into a search when the family’s present disappears amid the packing. As they retrace their steps, familiar childhood belongings turn up in place of the gift, shifting the story’s attention from what was packed to what a present can mean. Miles, the family dog, brings his own practical contribution to the search. The picture-book setup connects a small household mystery with the arrival of a new baby, using the family’s preparations and the missing present to explore generosity and the value of well-loved things.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy stories about dogs and family life.
  • Young listeners who like picture books built around a search or mystery.
  • Families sharing a story about welcoming a new baby or celebrating a new cousin.

Themes

Family and welcoming a new babyGenerosity and meaningful giftsBeloved childhood belongingsDogs as family helpers

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Book overview

An adorable dog helps his family welcome a new baby after their gift goes missing in this warm and funny picture book from the award-winning creator of Drawn Together.

Road trip! There's a new baby cousin in the family and a boy and his dog, Miles, can't wait to take a trip to deliver them a shiny new present. There's only one problem: in all the chaos of packing, the present has gone missing! In a rush to recover it, the boy encourages his family to retrace their steps around the house, but the only things they can find are an old blankie, a favorite stuffie, and his beloved booties. Luckily, Miles has excellent canine smarts and just might be able to sniff out a solution. . .

Told with lively dialogue, playful, detailed illustrations, and a clever ending, here is a story about one family's discovery of what makes a gift truly special.
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