Lisa Melamed has written and produced television shows for network, cable, and streaming, including Nickelodeon's Hey Dude, Golden Globe winner Party of Five, and Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. She began her career at Scholastic Productions. This is her first book.

Jessica Collins is an Emmy Award-winning actress whose career spans over thirty years in television and film. Her many credits include Acapulco, The Young and the Restless, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. This book was inspired by her beloved Goldendoodle Lucy.

Carla Naude is a South African artist and illustrator based in Texas, who is passionate about animals and traditional media. A lifelong book lover, she pours her heart into every story she creates, bringing characters and worlds to life with warmth and charm.

"Reading this was like hugging Fiona again. It reminded me that the love we feel for them never disappears--it just changes form. This book made me smile as I remembered that she lives in every corner of my heart."--Eugenio Derbez

"Having loved and lost our own Big Dogs over the years, this one hit home. Heartfelt and real."

--Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

"Jessica Collins and Lisa Melamed have written a gentle, quiet book that will steal your heart. Carla Naude's illustrations complement their words beautifully. How do we heal after saying goodbye to someone we love? The book's answer is not only moving, it's comforting and restorative as well. You don't have to be a dog-lover to love Where's Big Dog? You just have to be human. Wonderful."--Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three

"A lovely book for anyone, young or old, who has experienced the heartbreak of losing a dog. Touching and tender, with engaging illustrations, Where's Big Dog? will remain on my coffee table for a long time to come as a reminder of my missed furry family members."

--Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author, Counting By 7s