Join Sophie, the Australian Shepherd, as she enjoys an exciting day of fair adventure! From thrilling rides to delicious treats, Sophie has a blast! But when this sweet Australian Shepherd loses her special pink balloon, she thinks her day has been ruined. At home, she discovers a heartwarming surprise - a birthday party and an unexpected gift. Discover the joy that Sophie's family brings to her special day. The author and illustrator of this book, Lacey Kolb, is an 11-year-old girl from Tennessee and the dog in this story is her actual pet dog, Sophie. They have lots of adventures together and Sophie is always inspiring her family to create new stories. Want to follow along on Sophie's other adventures? The Kolb family has another book called Sophie's Surprise that describes what it was like when Sophie surprised her family with a litter of puppies to care for. Lacey's sister, Natalie, who is only 8 years old, also created a book called, Sophie's Adventure, using online graphics and real-life photos of her dogs. You won't want to miss the adventures that await this Aussie pup.