We were thrilled to discover that Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts made Amazon’s #1 New Release, children’s soccer books (kindle version).

The book has a girl-power theme. Bash’s cousin, Paula, says that under Title IX, all-star canine coach Lucy, Bash’s dog, should coach Paula’s girls’ team. The girls have the right to the very best coaches, she argues. But sensitive Bash relies on Lucy to help keep him calm. How can he convince the girls–and their powerful Ukrainian coach, Vera–that he respects the girls’ rights?

There’s also an immigrant theme in our book. Vera, Bash’s grandma, is an immigrant who grew up in Soviet-occupied Ukraine and endured many hardships (She’s based on the real Vera, Michael’s grandma). She’s the assistant mayor and the coach of the most successful girls’ team in the state. She reminds her team members to work hard and appreciate all that they have.

We’re hoping that the girl-power and immigrant themes helped drive our book to the #1 New Release, children’s soccer books!

We’re also excited about the reviews that have been coming in. Here are a few on Amazon:

“An Important Message Candy-Wrapped with Humor”
This was written by blogger Tina Morley and her 10-year-old daughter, Amanda.

Tina’s thoughts: Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts teaches an important message candy wrapped with humor. Bash learns that under the Title IX law, girls have equal rights as boys when it comes to the best coaches and education. This is an early chapter book with expressive illustrations.

Amanda’s thoughts: I liked that they loved dogs so much and let them be coaches. I think it’s cool that Ally is everywhere. Whenever you need her, she’s there. I like that the grandma is a coach and teaches the best girl team. I also like the grandma’s accent.

Another review on Amazon, by “T”:
“Universal Appeal of the Story and its Characters”

I think kids and their parents should read this book because I like the message and the universal appeal of this story and its characters. Bash is a sweet sensitive boy who loves dogs and especially his dog Lucy. Ally and Paula are strong girl characters who know what they want. And we all have somebody like Grandma Vera in our lives who is tough and loving at the same time, somebody who can give good advice and a cookie to make us feel better. All kids sometimes need a bit of help from their family and their wonderful pets.

Buy the book on Amazon, kindle or paperback: Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts

Watch the adorable book trailer, filmed by an award-winning teen videographer four years ago!