3/5⭐️

Wags to Wishes is a sweet and playful read, perfect for dog lovers and young readers alike. I really enjoyed the layout of the book — it’s structured around several mini-stories that follow Sophie, an imaginative pup, as she embarks on everyday backyard adventures that transform into wild journeys in her mind. One of my favorite parts was the adorable relationship between Sophie and the baby — it was heartwarming and added a soft, tender touch to the story.

While there wasn’t anything groundbreaking for me in terms of plot, I still found the book really enjoyable. The way Sophie turns something like a rainy day in the backyard into a pirate adventure was super cute and reminded me of how pets might see the world around them. Overall, it’s a charming book with a fun concept and lovable characters.

Sophie: Wags to Wishes is a charming pick for pet-loving kids, offering a series of short, whimsical vignettes, some rooted in everyday events, others veering into the fantastical and absurd.

This is the third book in the series, but it feels like Anderson is still transitioning from the webcomic format. While some of the early chapters are quite brief, they don’t quite deliver the comic punch of a stand-alone strip or the visual wit found in work like Philippe Coudray’s Benjamin Bear. Even as the story arcs lengthen toward the end of the book, they lack the character development often found in middle-grade graphic novels. The humor, too, is relatively one-note, without the layered appeal that makes series like Dog Man or Diary of a Wimpy Kid resonate for multiple age groups.

This isn’t Calvin and Hobbes; readers shouldn’t expect commentary, wordplay, or emotional depth. Sophie is simpler in both tone and ambition. But within those bounds, it succeeds: offering light, playful stories for younger readers, with just enough oddball charm to entertain. It will probably get a re-read, particularly for its visual style, though it may not linger long in memory.

Thanks to Marble Press and NetGalley for the advance reading copy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun kids book. The story was great and will really engage kids.

We are really keen to get a copy of this for our school library! We love graphic novels, and this was such a hit. The illustrations are amazing & the story was fun! Definitely a two thumbs up from our 8 year old :)

Didn't what to make of this at first but got my footing once I sensed ASAP, this is a comedy piece of animal antics alias "Investigators" and "Spark" only with its certain kind of absurdity style!

What if your dreams came true? Sophie discovers that what she wishes becomes reality. This fun story leads you into a land of candy, a land of an AI developed robot, and more. A lighthearted read for middle school or high elementary students.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Sophie: Wags to Wishes Volume 3 is a fun, lighthearted graphic novel for children and adults about Sophie the dog and her wacky adventures with her human baby brother Doug. Their escapades take them through many different settings and adventures such as superheros, candy kingdom, pirates, Edgar Allen Poe, and many more.
I enjoyed that there's humour within this book for both adults and children (much like a Disney film). The graphics are cute and entertaining, and the book brings much fun, lessons to learn, and a cute bond between dog and child.

The third book in this hilarious, fun graphic novel series about Sophie the Dog and her antics with her human brother Doug. We start with Sophie asserting her alphaness over Annie, and Annie kindly letting her. With many adult film and literature references, including Edgar Allen Poe and Ray Bradbury, this is entertaining for both children and adults. Sophie doesn't learn a lot of lessons, but she is clearly cared for and clear cares for her family. Annie is eager to find a forever home, but she's also willing to keep an eye on Sophie and Doug in their misadventures. Truly entertaining for humans of all ages, even if the younger ones don't get all the references. Brightly colored and filled with love, a worthwhile book to read for the whole family.

I received an ARC through NetGalley for an honest review.

This is a wonderful graphic novel aimed at younger readers following the adventures of two dogs and a baby through all manner of adventures and genres including candy kingdoms, pirates, Edgar Allen Poe, superheroes, a genuinely horrifying carnival, and more.

There's elements of Calvin and Hobbs, Animaniacs, and Adventure Time in the amusing and illuminating adventures.

Thoroughly entertaining!

Well, what can I say other than to say, this is funny, clever, relaxing, enjoyable and, did I mention, funny? Really delightful. My favorite image in the book is the Zig Zag illusion, by Robert Harbin, with Sophie being the featured magician. Very clever, I loved this illustration. (My hobby is magic.) All of the stories are excellent, and the drawing and the text are uniformly excellent. The humor is at such a level that the entire family can enjoy this book. Similar to the old Jay Ward cartoons, of Rock and Bullwinkle fame, there are laughs galore for everyone. Well, what can I say, other than to say that I am a fan!