Independent children's publishing

Stories that bloom from the heart.

Welcome to Willow Petal Books, where imagination, nature, and the unconditional love of dogs come together.

Inspired by my beloved rescue dogs, Willow and Nash, these stories celebrate friendship, curiosity, discovery, and the wonder of everyday adventures.

Explore the booksMeet Willow & Nash
Delicate purple line illustration of a dog holding a lavender flower
Coming to the bookshelf

Little books, lasting memories

From sunny afternoons to unexpected adventures, discover stories inspired by the dogs who started it all.

The Nash Adventure SeriesComing soon

The Nash Adventure Series

A growing collection of adventures with a lovable canine companion.

Nash's Sunny DayIn development

Nash's Sunny Day

A joyful children's story celebrating the simple pleasures of a beautiful day.

More stories to comeFuture releases

What's next?

New characters, new adventures, and more heartwarming stories are on the way.

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Willow and Nash relaxing together
The real inspiration

Meet Willow & Nash

Behind the stories are two very real, very loved dogs. Both Willow and Nash were rescued from Tennessee and became part of a family full of adventures, laughter, and love.

Come meet the four-legged personalities who inspire the pages of Willow Petal Books—and discover a few of their favorite moments along the way.

Meet the dogs
Nash as a puppy covered in mud, looking up with innocent eyes
From real life to storybook

The Stories Behind the Stories

Some adventures are a little messier than others. Meet the real moments that spark our books, beginning with one very muddy—and very innocent-looking—Nash.

As new stories take shape, we’ll share the photographs that inspired them, alongside their storybook illustrations.

Discover the inspiration
Stories with purpose

Every dog deserves a story of belonging.

Rescue and fostering are close to our hearts. As Willow Petal Books grows, we hope to share helpful resources and eventually partner with a rescue organization to support dogs looking for loving homes.

Our rescue & fostering page
Willow and young Nash sitting together on outdoor steps
From the author

A note from Sonia

“Some of the best stories begin with muddy paws, a little curiosity, and a whole lot of love.”

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