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  • Published: 6 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593857090
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $36.99

Hazel Is All That




While observing all the dogs in the park, Hazel realizes that first impressions are never the whole story of someone's personality.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • While observing all the dogs in the park, Hazel realizes that first impressions are not always as they seem in this charming picture book that teaches readers about emotions.

Hazel has things all figured out—she is one clever girl. So, when she encounters a snarling dog in the park, she knows that dog is mean. And as her walk continues, she identifies a sweet dog, a sad dog, a naughty dog, and many more. But then something happens that leads Hazel to experience all kinds of different reactions herself, and she takes a second look at the dogs. Soon she sees that dogs—and people!—are not just one thing. We're each our own special mix of all sorts of emotions and behaviors. We're all that—and more. And what of the snarling dog? A surprise is in store for Hazel and the reader!

With whimsical, vibrant illustrations and easy-to-read text, Hazel Is All That is a beautiful reminder that a little bit of understanding makes a world of a difference.

  • Published: 6 August 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593857090
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $36.99

About the author

Chad Otis

Chad Otis received his BFA in design from the University of Washington and then worked with Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, Mattel, Hasbro, Nintendo, and DreamWorks for over twenty years as an animator, illustrator, and creative director. He now devotes himself to writing and illustrating children’s books. He lives with his wife in Boise, Idaho.

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Praise for Hazel Is All That

Praise for Neat Nick's Big Mess
"His happy ending feels genuinely earned . . . Thoughtful and empathetic."—Kirkus

Praise for The Bright Side
An NCTE Charlotte Huck Recommended Title
* "Lively multimedia illustrations . . . A sensitive story infused with optimism and perseverance"—SLJ, starred
* "An honest yet uplifting and deeply empathetic child’s-eye view of houselessness."—Kirkus, starred


Praise for Cold Turkey
"Otis’s broadly comic mixed media art, rendered in pencil, scanned textures, and digital paint, is the real draw."—Publishers Weekly