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JoJo the Tornado Dog

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A Dog’s Journey Out of the Storm and Into Our Hearts

JoJo wasn’t always JoJo—and he wasn’t always a Tornado Dog. He was first Joey, a happy Australian cattle dog adored by the Bañueloses, especially their daughter Olivia. But when a tornado rips through their Georgia neighborhood and sends their house into the sky, everything changes forever. Separated from his family, Joey ends up in a shelter where he meets a kind caretaker—an encounter that connects him to the Underhound Railroad and launches him on a whirlwind journey from one family to the next across the U.S.

Join JoJo the Tornado Dog as he embarks on daring escapes and accomplishes heroic deeds, all while learning what it means not just to be loved, but to love in return.

A Dog’s Journey Out of the Storm and Into Our Hearts

JoJo wasn’t always JoJo—and he wasn’t always a Tornado Dog. He was first Joey, a happy Australian cattle dog adored by the Bañueloses, especially their daughter Olivia. But when a tornado rips through their Georgia neighborhood and sends their house into the sky, everything changes forever. Separated from his family, Joey ends up in a shelter where he meets a kind caretaker—an encounter that connects him to the Underhound Railroad and launches him on a whirlwind journey from one family to the next across the U.S.

Join JoJo the Tornado Dog as he embarks on daring escapes and accomplishes heroic deeds, all while learning what it means not just to be loved, but to love in return.

SPECS

  • Imprint: RADO’s Press

  • BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs

  • Format: Trade paperback

  • Page Count: 112

  • Publication Date: April 7th, 2026

  • ISBN-13: 9781612547220

  • Dimensions: 5.5” x 8.5”

  • US List Price: $9.99

  • Carton Qty: 100

AUTHOR BIO

Michael Sampson, PhD, is an author and Professor of Literacy at St. John’s University in New York City. He is known for his collaborations with Bill Martin Jr on picture books like Rainbow Bear and Chicka Chicka 1, 2, 3, as well as his college textbook, Pathways to Literacy: Process Transactions. 

A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Sampson is published widely in academic journals and newspaper editorials and was Olena Kharchenko’s co-author for The Story of Ukraine: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom.

This is Sampson’s third dog story and follows his books Caddie the Golf Dog and Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play?

An animal lover, Sampson is happy that all profits from this book go to animal shelters and will help save the lives of homeless cats and dogs.

ILLUSTRATOR BIO

Lauren Phelps is a fine artist and illustrator whose work celebrates the magic of childhood and the bonds that shape us. Deeply influenced by her Southern roots, two sons, and the creative legacy of her late mother, she creates artwork that blends nostalgia with a sense of wonder. Working primarily in oils, charcoals, and pastels, Phelps has become one of the most in-demand portrait artists today, known for her tender and timeless depictions of children.

JoJo the Tornado Dog marks the beginning of her journey into the world of children’s literature. She lives and works in Gramercy Park, Manhattan, where her studio is located at the historic National Arts Club.