Dora J. Simpson

Author & Illustrator

🎄 Magical Christmas Stories 🎄

Heartwarming tales perfect for cozy winter nights

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

Custom Ends Hardcover

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$24

$20

Ages 6-9

When Hopper, a spirited young Golden Retriever, disappears on the shortest day of winter, his desperate owner launches a search through snow-covered woods and moonlit streets. A heartwarming true story that celebrates community kindness and the unbreakable bond between humans and their four-legged family members.

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

with Silver Pawprint Necklace ADD-ON

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$28

Pawprint Heart Shape Zircon Pendant Necklace (Silver) ADD-ON

There's something magical about the perfect piece of jewelry—it makes you feel special from the moment you put it on! This gorgeous Paw Print Heart Zircon Pendant Necklace is one of those treasures. It pairs beautifully with my children's book, "Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow," making it the perfect gift set for any dog lover in your life.

Pendant and Necklace Details: Silver Pendant necklace - stainless steel with inlayed Zircon, Length: 14.57

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

with GOLD Pawprint Necklace ADD-ON

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$36

$28

Pawprint Heart Shape Zircon Pendant Necklace (Gold) ADD-ON

There's something magical about the perfect piece of jewelry—it makes you feel special from the moment you put it on! This gorgeous Paw Print Heart Zircon Pendant Necklace is one of those treasures. It pairs beautifully with my children's book, "Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow," making it the perfect gift set for any dog lover in your life.

Pendant and Necklace Details: Gold Pendant necklace - K gold plated with inlayed Zircon, Length: 14.57

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

Duplex Paperback

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$20

$15

Ages 6-9

When Hopper, a spirited young Golden Retriever, disappears on the shortest day of winter, his desperate owner launches a search through snow-covered woods and moonlit streets. A heartwarming true story that celebrates community kindness and the unbreakable bond between humans and their four-legged family members.

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

with SILVER Pawprint Necklace ADD-ON

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$32

$23

Pawprint Heart Shape Zircon Pendant Necklace (Silver) ADD-ON

There's something magical about the perfect piece of jewelry—it makes you feel special from the moment you put it on! This gorgeous Paw Print Heart Zircon Pendant Necklace is one of those treasures. It pairs beautifully with my children's book, "Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow," making it the perfect gift set for any dog lover in your life.

Pendant and Necklace Details: Silver Pendant necklace - stainless steel with inlayed Zircon, Length: 14.57

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

with GOLD Pawprint Necklace ADD-ON

✨✨ SALE ✨✨

$32

$23

Pawprint Heart Shape Zircon Pendant Necklace (Gold) ADD-ON

There's something magical about the perfect piece of jewelry—it makes you feel special from the moment you put it on! This gorgeous Paw Print Heart Zircon Pendant Necklace is one of those treasures. It pairs beautifully with my children's book, "Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow," making it the perfect gift set for any dog lover in your life.

Pendant and Necklace Details: Gold Pendant necklace - K gold plated with inlayed Zircon, Length: 14.57

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Esper Noelle the Christmas Caribou

Duplex Paperback

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$15

Ages 6-9

In the snowy Yukon, Esper the caribou escapes the wildlife refuge to find Santa's magical village. With the help of Drifter the Arctic fox and Echo the polar bear cub, she discovers her true purpose—becoming Santa's light-bearing Christmas caribou. A tale of friendship, courage, and believing in yourself.

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Esper Noelle Christmas Bundle

Duplex Paperback Book & Coloring Book

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$25

$18

Join Esper Noelle, the Christmas Caribou, on a magical adventure with this Christmas bundle! You will get both the Duplex Paperback 8.5" x 8.5 book of Esper Noelle the Christmas Caribou, and Esper Noelle's Enchanted Journey: Color Along with the Christmas Caribou! 8.5" x 11" Coloring Book.

Unleash your imagination and make Esper’s stories uniquely yours!

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Esper Noelle's Enchanted Journey

Coloring Book

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$5

Ages Range from Young to Old

This enchanting coloring book invites kids to bring Esper’s journey to life as she guides Santa’s sleigh, helps her animal friends, and discovers the true magic of courage and kindness. With illustrations ranging from simple designs perfect for younger artists to intricate scenes for older kids, Esper Noelle’s Enchanted Journey: Color Along with the Christmas Caribou! is the perfect holiday treat for creative hearts of all ages.

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Pawprint Heart Shape Zircon Pendant Necklace

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$12

There's something magical about the perfect piece of jewelry—it makes you feel special from the moment you put it on! This gorgeous Paw Print Heart Zircon Pendant Necklace is one of those treasures. It pairs beautifully with my children's book, "Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow," making it the perfect gift set for any dog lover in your life.

Pendant and Necklace Details:

Silver Pendant necklace - stainless steel with inlayed Zircon, Length: 14.57

Gold Pendant necklace - K gold plated with inlayed Zircon, Length: 14.57

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Stained Glass Snowflake Ornament

2D Ornament / Suncatcher

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$12

Bring home a shimmering symbol of hope, wonder, and winter magic.

This limited quantity stained glass-style 2D acrylic ornament – 8x8" round – snowflake with hanging rope is offered in connection with the heartfelt children’s picture book, Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow. This colorful 2D snowflake ornament echos the world of Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow—where pawprints vanish in freshly fallen snow and a community’s light shines through the darkest days.

✨ A Touch of Storybook Magic
With its intricate snowflake pattern and jewel-toned glow, this ornament captures the stillness and beauty of winter—just like the snowy scenes brought to life in Dora J. Simpson’s beloved new picture book.

🦴 A Tribute to Hopper’s Journey
Created as a keepsake for readers of Searching for Hopper, this ornament represents the spirit of the story: hope that never fades, love that never gives up, and the quiet magic of snowy days when anything feels possible.

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Starlight Escape Candle

5oz. Soy Candle

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$8

✨Starlight Escape fragrance is the aroma of crisp citrus notes intertwining with an abundance of warm winter spices of clove and cinnamon, sitting on a dry down of sweet vanilla.

✨ Ingredients: Soy Wax,, Essential Oils.

Top Notes: Orange, Lemon, Cherry

Middle Notes: Clove, Cinnamon, Spice

Base Notes: Vanilla, Musk

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Winter Woods Candle

10oz. Soy Candle

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$14

✨Winter Woods Fragrance is reminiscent of a crisp, wintry forest, combining the fresh and woodsy notes of birch and pine with other complementary elements. Fresh, invigorating pine needles mingle with cool, icy air, creating a bracing and clean scent that captures the essence of winter's first frost. The sharp, green scent of pine fills the air with a refreshing clarity, making you feel like you're walking through a snow-covered forest.

✨ Ingredients: Soy Wax, Essential Oils.

Top Notes: White Pine, Frosted Fir Needles

Middle Notes: Balsam, Juniper Berry, Eucalyptus

Base Notes: Musk, Amber, Cedarwood

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Snowswept Forest Candle

10oz. Soy Candle

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$14

✨Snowswept Forest Fragrance captures the crisp, refreshing essence of a winter forest after a fresh snowfall. With its cool, woodsy aroma, this fragrance transports you to a serene winter landscape where evergreen trees stand tall under a dusting of snow and the air is filled with hints of icy freshness and a warm vanilla base.

✨ Ingredients: Soy Wax,, Essential Oils.

Top Notes: Vanilla, Icy Mist

Middle Notes: Lavender, Winter Jasmine, Snow Drops

Base Notes: Blonde Woods, Fir, Golden Amber

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The Lonely Little Mosquito

A story about friendship, self-esteem, and acceptance. See if Number 42, a lonely little mosquito, will shake the prejudice placed on his species and find a friend.

Opal's Upside-Down Dilemma

Join Opal on her whimsical journey of trials and tribulations, where she learns that sometimes what seems unbearable and unacceptable is not so bad when viewed from a better vantage point!

Searching for Starlight

An adventure of bravery, a tale of unlikely friendships, and the cleverness it takes to find one's inner wild side. This is a story about being lost, but the surprise is in discovering who is lost.

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Hopper's Halloween Hiccup

A spooky little book that has more laughs than scares and a heaping pile of lessons on how to treat others--Hopper learns this firsthand when the frightful scares suddenly turn on him!

Cammi's Adventure to The Sunken City

This daring underwater adventure is filled with secrets and treasures that take Cammi, a curious and clever octopus, to the legendary Sunken City where he must decide between doing what he desires most or what is right.

Esper Noelle the Christmas Caribou

This orphan story, capturing the spirit of belonging and self-discovery, blends themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery with beautiful illustrations and the spirit of Christmas.

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Beautiful watercolor illustrations • Heartwarming stories • Perfect for young readers

by Dora J. Simpson

Fairy House

Welcome to the Tree Farm

Merry & Bright Wreath

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Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow

Searching for Hopper: Pawprints in Snow brings to life the true story of Hopper, a young Golden Retriever whose winter adventure turns into a community mission. When Hopper disappears during the darkest day of the year, his owner faces every pet parent’s worst fear. But as paw prints are discovered and doorbell cameras capture glimpses of gold fur, hope begins to shine through the winter darkness.

Dora J. Simpson transforms her own experience of a missing pet into a heartfelt journey that celebrates the extraordinary lengths we go to for those we love—and the unexpected connections formed along the way. With gentle watercolor illustrations that capture both the winter chill and the warmth of community, this book reminds us that sometimes it takes a village to bring one beloved family member home.

Featuring beautiful watercolor illustrations and a story that will tug at your heartstrings, this tale of determination and community kindness is perfect for young animal lovers ages 3-9.

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Meet the Characters

HOPPER

Hopper's hops never stop, especially when pesky critters enter his yard. He will bound from one side of the yard to the other, letting them know whose yard they're in. But, outside the yard, Hopper is not so brave. Poor little Hopper spent his young life inside because his first owner couldn't care for him. He was adopted at nine months old by his new family. From day 1, Hopper fit perfectly in June's furry family and sealed his spot in her heart.

STARLIGHT

Starlight is a Great Pyrenees / Siberian Husky mix who is Hopper's best friend and big sister. She joined June and Fasa when she was four months old from a rescue center. Like Hopper, she is afraid of everything outside of her fenced in yard. But the Husky in her forgets all that when she feels the vast wilderness under her feet and open air at her muzzle! She is a runner. Nothing stops her. Not even her bad hips. It's in her blood.

FASA

Fasa, the eldest, embodies gentleness and devotion. While he naturally protects Starlight and Hopper, his strongest bond is with June. He serves as her constant companion and caretaker. During Hopper's disappearance, Fasa proved his loyalty in remarkable ways. When June slipped on unstable snow and tumbled down a hillside, he quickly positioned himself to block her fall. He also demonstrated his tracking skills by following Hopper's pawprints in the snow.

June Winter

June Winter lives in a tiny home with her three big dogs and all her books. She never dreamed she would have three dogs, especially three 70lb. ones, but they all have a piece of her heart. That became evident one early morning. Through a series a terrible circumstance, the back gate in fenced in yard was opened during the night. When June let the pups out early the next morning to do their business, a little creature caught their attention instead . . . and off they went!

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