Brownie Brownie, a curly brown cocker spaniel puppy, sitting and smiling

Picture books & cartoons for little adventurers

BrownieandMaggie

Two best-friend pups. One big world. Every day is an adventure, and you're invited along.

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Maggie Maggie, a fluffy white poodle puppy with a pink heart tag, standing happily

Meet the pups

One's a leaper. One's a thinker. Together they figure it out.

Brownie charges in first. Maggie notices what everyone else missed. Every story is the two of them working out something new about the world, and about being a good friend.

Brownie sitting Brownie from the side, tail wagging Brownie standing, tongue out
The brave one

Brownie

A curly cocker spaniel with big floppy ears and an even bigger heart. If there's a puddle, Brownie is already in it. If there's a new friend, Brownie has already said hello.

  • LovesSplashing, sunflowers, and the sound of the school bus
  • Not a fan ofBath time (but it always ends in zoomies)
  • Catchphrase"Let's go see!"
Maggie sitting Maggie from the side Maggie standing
The clever one

Maggie

A fluffy white poodle with a pink heart on her collar and a plan for everything. Maggie counts the steps, checks the sky, and always saves a spot for Brownie.

  • LovesMaps, snacks with crunch, and being right
  • Not a fan ofSurprises (unless they're birthday surprises)
  • Catchphrase"Wait, I have an idea."

The books

Big adventures, bedtime-sized.

Bright, warm picture books for ages 2 to 6, written by Bert Ellis. Available in paperback on Amazon.

Book 1 Brownie and Maggie sitting in front of a yellow school bus surrounded by sunflowers

Brownie & Maggie Ride the Yellow School Bus

The big yellow bus rumbles up the street every morning, and Brownie has always wondered where it goes. Today, the pups find out. A first-day-of-school story about being brave, being curious, and sticking with your best friend.

Ages 2–6PaperbackRead-aloud favorite
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Next adventureBrownie & Maggie's next story is in the works. Fan Club members hear about it first.
Coloring pagesPrintable Brownie and Maggie coloring sheets, coming in the Fan Club welcome pack.
Read-along videosEvery book, read aloud on YouTube, so bedtime can happen anywhere.

Cartoons

Now see them move.

Brownie & Maggie: Adventures of the Two Dogs is a cartoon series of short episodes and full-length adventures. New episodes land on YouTube first, with clips on TikTok and Instagram.

The Fan Club

Join the Pup Pack.

It's free, and it's where the good stuff lands first.

  • A printable welcome pack with coloring pages and a Pup Pack membership card
  • New episodes and new books announced to you before anyone else
  • A birthday shout-out from Brownie and Maggie for your little reader
  • Giveaways, signed copies, and sneak peeks at new characters

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For grown-ups

The people behind the pups.

About the author

Bert Ellis writes the Brownie & Maggie stories. The series started as bedtime tales about two very real, very different dogs, and grew into books and a cartoon so every kid could ride along.

Schools & libraries

Planning a story time, a classroom read-aloud, or a library display? We'd love to help with bulk copies, printable activities, and virtual author visits.

Get in touch

Say hello

Press, licensing, collaborations, or just a photo of your kid with the book. Email us:

hello@brownieandmaggie.com