Penelope Positano Sees It All: A Chapter Book

From bestselling author Katie Cotugno and illustrator Amy Jindra Hodgson comes a charming new chapter-book series about a plucky seven-year-old who can see things other people miss, perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean

For two hours every day, seven-year-old Penelope Positano wears an eye patch. Her eye muscles don't quite match, and wearing the patch on her strong eye helps her less-strong eye catch up. And whenever she wears her eye patch, Penelope notices things that other people overlook.

The Positanos are getting a dog, and it's Penelope's job to find the perfect pup for her family. Her mom thinks they should pick the most obedient dog, and her dad wants the dog that likes his music the best, but Penelope's not sure. Her best friend Gus said she would know which dog was meant to be hers, but the more Penelope looks, the more she worries that her dog isn't out there.

It's only with the encouragement of her grandma--and the help of her trusty eye patch--that Penelope realizes the perfect dog might be closer than she thinks.

Author: Katie Cotugno
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 04/14/2026
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.46h x 6.26w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9781419777950
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2026
School Library Journal 02/01/2026 pg. 46
Booklist 03/01/2026

About the Author

Katie Cotugno is the author of more than a dozen books for readers of all ages. She is also the co-author, with Candace Bushnell, of Rules for Being a Girl. Her books have been honored by the Junior Library Guild, the Bank Street Children's Book Committee, and the Kentucky Association of School Librarians, among others, and translated into more than fifteen languages. Katie is a Pushcart Prize nominee whose work has appeared in The Iowa Review, the Mississippi Review, and Argestes, as well as many other literary magazines. She studied Writing, Literature and Publishing at Emerson College and received her MFA in fiction at Lesley University. She lives in Boston with her family.

Amy Jindra Hodgson is an illustrator from Cleveland, Ohio. Growing up, her parents read to her every night, and she fell in love with the art of storytelling and creativity. She knew at a young age that her imagination and love for the arts would lead her to the world of children's book illustration. Amy's creative inspiration is driven by her wonderful family, friends, and good sushi.