Thanksgiving Day Puppy Adventures
Celebrate family, friendship, and furry fun! Join golden retriever pups Aries and Hutch as they explore a crisp New England fall, enjoy a joyful Thanksgiving feast, and follow noisy turkeys to the pond — discovering the world around them while sharing love and laughter with their family.
The Series
The Puppy Adventures Books
Gentle, real-life stories about family, friendship, and the wonder of the world — perfect for young readers and read-aloud story time.
Exploring the Seasons
Follow golden retriever pups Aries and Hutch as they romp through all four seasons — blooming springs, sunny summers, crisp autumns, and snowy winters. A warm, colorful first look at the year that turns, made for little hands and curious minds.
Picking up the Pups
A true story of adopting two beautiful Golden Retrievers. This warm tale carries a strong message about brotherly, sibling love — a bond between two pups that simply could not be denied.
Behind the Books
Meet the Authors
Two early-childhood educators, a mentor and her student turned co-author, united by a love of family and golden retrievers.
Professor Theodora Koziol
Author · Educator
Theodora is a professor of Early Childhood and director of a Montessori Early Childhood Center in Massachusetts. She and her husband have two grown sons and their wives, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She loves time with family, walking, winters in Florida, and supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She is currently a participant in the CEEL Leadership program at Harvard University.
Missy Maloof
Author
Missy grew up in Massachusetts, where the puppy adventures take place. She lives there with her husband Matthew, their many Golden Doodles, and one Dachshund. A former Early Childhood Educator, she first met Theodora as a student — and Theodora became her mentor, director, and friend. When she isn’t writing, Missy enjoys her family, romance novels, and shopping. She is currently working on a third book in the series.
Why Families Love Them
Stories That Stay With You
Gratitude & Family
Warm stories about togetherness, kindness, and being thankful.
Real Golden Pups
Meet Aries and Hutch, inspired by real-life golden retrievers.
Seasons & Nature
Squirrels, bunnies, turkeys, and the changing New England outdoors.
Read-Aloud Joy
Colorful illustrations and charming storytelling for young readers.
Stay Tuned
A Third Puppy Adventure Is On the Way
Missy Maloof is currently writing the next book in the series. Join the Puppy Pack below to be the first to know when Aries and Hutch set off on their next adventure.
Puppy Adventures
Golden Explorers Discover the World! Heartwarming picture books by Professor Theodora Koziol & Missy Maloof.