No Sam! and the Meow of Deception

By Drew Daywalt, Mike Lowery

On Sale: 10/28/2025

The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil.

Sam the pug, the Peterson family’s self-proclaimed “Human Being” and “chief security officer,” faces his biggest challenge yet: his sidekick Meow can talk (thanks to Sam’s “language lessons”), but now a mysterious mad bomber is after him. As Sam works to protect Meow, he must also uncover the truth about Justin’s new friend Dean—who might just be a vampire—and save the neighborhood from a host of villains, including goblins, robots, and a chainsaw-wielding maniac (or so Sam thinks).

Packed with over-the-top humor, wacky illustrations, and Sam’s own drawings and lists, this is a must-read for kids 7-10, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves a good dose of chaos and canine charm!

ISBN: 9780063450059
Imprint: Storytide
On Sale: Oct 28, 2025
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 176
Trim Size: 5.600 in (w) x 8.450 in (h) x 0.700 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Drew Daywalt

Biography

Drew Daywalt is an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling children’s author whose books include The Day the Crayons Quit, They Call Me No Sam!, and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. He lives in Los Angeles with his family and his dog, Sam.

Mike Lowery

Biography

Mike Lowery is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of books for children and adults. He’s also the author of many books, including Random Illustrated Facts and the Everything Awesome series. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his family.

Ron Butler

The follow-up to the instant New York Times bestseller and Indie Next pick by author Drew Daywalt (The Day the Crayons Quit) and illustrator Mike Lowery continues the hilarious adventures of Sam the pug as he protects his family from suburban evil.

Sam the pug, the Peterson family’s self-proclaimed “Human Being” and “chief security officer,” faces his biggest challenge yet: his sidekick Meow can talk (thanks to Sam’s “language lessons”), but now a mysterious mad bomber is after him. As Sam works to protect Meow, he must also uncover the truth about Justin’s new friend Dean—who might just be a vampire—and save the neighborhood from a host of villains, including goblins, robots, and a chainsaw-wielding maniac (or so Sam thinks).

Packed with over-the-top humor, wacky illustrations, and Sam’s own drawings and lists, this is a must-read for kids 7-10, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves a good dose of chaos and canine charm!

ISBN: 9780063450059
Imprint: Storytide
On Sale: Oct 28, 2025
List price: $19.99
No of pages: 176
Trim Size: 5.600 in (w) x 8.450 in (h) x 0.700 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories

Drew Daywalt

Biography

Drew Daywalt is an award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling children’s author whose books include The Day the Crayons Quit, They Call Me No Sam!, and The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors. He lives in Los Angeles with his family and his dog, Sam.

Mike Lowery

Biography

Mike Lowery is a New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of books for children and adults. He’s also the author of many books, including Random Illustrated Facts and the Everything Awesome series. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his family.

Ron Butler