10/07/2026
"Valley the Wiggle-Butt Pup was inspired by one of the Swedish Vallhundâs most distinctive traits: puppies can be born with tails of different lengths, or with no tail at all. Shortly after bringing home my first Vallhund, I was in a car accident and suffered a brain injury. As part of my recovery, my occupational therapist challenged me to write a short story, and that story became Valley. Later, my speech therapist encouraged me to begin doing storytime events as a way to work through the stutter I developed after the injury. In a very real way, Valley has helped me heal.
The series grew from there. Sparky the Viking Pup was inspired by my Vallhund Snapdragon, who was such a âgreedy little Vikingâ as a puppy that he practically demanded his own adventure. The third book, Sunny the Barky Pup, is planned for 2027 and draws inspiration from my current puppy, Saga. Each Vallhund Pups story highlights something special about the breed while, most importantly, telling a fun and engaging story that children can enjoy whether theyâve ever met a Swedish Vallhund or not." ~Jae Lynn (Jae Stories)
đJoin us at the museum on Sunday, October 18 for our Swedish Vallhund Breed Spotlight where you can meet and learn about this special breed, with an additional reading from Author and Vallhund owner, Jae Lynn! This event is free with purchase of a General Admission ticket, and will take place 12pm-2pm on October 18.
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