Award-Winning Christian Children’s Author
Lisa M. Pritchard
2026 Children’s Book of the Year Winner • Literacy Advocate • Creator of the Dirt Dog & Friends Series
Welcome to Friendship Falls, where lovable animal characters inspire kindness, courage, friendship, faith, and a lifelong love of reading.
Award-winning stories families, teachers, and young readers can enjoy together.
Growing readers. Building character. Inspiring hearts.
🐾 Celebrating 6 Months of Dirt Dog & Friends! 🐾
Six months ago, Dirt Dog stepped into the world—and what an adventure those little paws have had! I’m celebrating six months of stories, literacy, kindness, friendship, and some wonderful surprises along the way.
Meet Lisa
Lisa M. Pritchard is an award-winning Christian children’s author and literacy advocate whose stories inspire kindness, courage, faith, and character. Through the beloved Dirt Dog & Friends Series, she helps children discover the joy of reading while creating stories families can enjoy together.
2026 Children’s Book of the Year
Award-Winning Author
School & Community Speaker
Literacy Advocate
In the Media
🎙️ Featured Interview: Faith Radio
Hear the Heart Behind Dirt Dog & Friends
Literacy in America: The Power of a Book
Lisa M. Pritchard shares highlights from her Rotary presentation on literacy in America and the power of a book.
Lisa is available to speak to civic organizations, schools, libraries, churches, and community groups.
Speaking inquiries: lisampritchard1@gmail.com
PRESS RELEASE COVERAGE
Dirt Dog and Friends in the news!
🎵 NEW! Listen to the Dirt Dog Theme Song
Sing along with Dirt Dog and Friends as they celebrate kindness, friendship, and the joy of reading!
In Tiny Tot Tiger Says Happy 250th Birthday, America!, Dirt Dog and Friends Series, Book Two, Snick…More
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Book 1 Dirt Dog and Friends
Dirt Dog Invites Prissy Poodle to the Prom
Dirt Dog wants to ask Prissy Poodle to go to the Paw Party Prom with him. After his dad sniffs him, Dirt Dog decides to go to Bow Wow Beauty Bath to clean up first. Then, a series of events makes him dirty again. Still, he continues to Prissy Poodle’s house. Will Prissy choose to go to the prom with Show Dog Shawn, or will she look past Dirt Dog’s appearances? Finally, we find out if Dirt Dog’s kindness and helpfulness will win Prissy Poodle’s heart.
Join Dirt Dog on a heart-warming journey where kindness and perseverance refuse to give up when met with mean words. Discover a powerful truth: our value is found in our hearts, not in how we look.
Hear Dirt Dog and his friends come to life! Listen to a FREE audiobook preview on Amazon.
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God does not see as man sees, since man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” ~I Samuel 16:7 (NASB)
Book 2 of Dirt Dog and Friends
Tiny Tot Tiger Says Happy Birthday, America!
Celebrating Our Big, Beautiful Country with Joy and Gratitude
In Book 2, our furry friends meet at Delicious Dairy Sweet Treats. Later, they discover that a Fourth of July parade is coming to town! But they soon learn that parades are about much more than spinning pinwheels and fluttering flags. The friends discover the true meaning of patriotism. Join the fun as they learn about our country, our men and women in uniform, and the special traditions that make Independence Day so meaningful. (ages 4-8) Happy Birthday America!
Tiny Tot achieved #1 New Release status in his first week. Thank you to all the families who make Dirt Dog and Friends part of their family!
Book 3
COMING Spring 2027!
Game 4 – Dirt Dog’s 3-Letter Word Builder is Here!
Find it on the Games Tab at the top of this page.
COMING Fall 2026!
Dirt Dog and Friends Literacy and Activity Booklet and Audiobooks
Hard Covers and paperbacks are AVAILABLE at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.
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Enjoy our FREE Phonics Games and Printable Activities from our Games Page
Find out more about the Dirt Dog and Friends Series’ purpose by reading the framed file below.
How the Books Are Designed to Be Used:
- Ideal for read-alouds at home or in the classroom
- Suitable for shared reading and discussion
- Supports conversations about kindness, courage, and confidence
- Includes a short Scripture passage and discussion prompts to extend learning at the end
Key Benefits:
- Encourages children who worry about fitting in
- Reassures children navigating self-doubt or disappointment
- Models kindness and perseverance through action
- Supports social and emotional growth
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