Life-long 91原创 resident and teacher Chantelle Saumier has dreamed of becoming a children鈥檚 book author ever since she started teaching. Inspiration finally came in the form of her rescued husky-shepherd puppy, Vinnie, who she unexpectedly adopted while on vacation in Ontario.  Vinnie鈥檚 penchant for finding trouble provided the perfect material for a children鈥檚 book series.

The first two books in the series, Vinnie! Star of the Show and Vinnie! The Hurricane, are now available.  With their comic timing, bold, watercolour illustrations and featuring the relatable character Vinnie, everyone is sure to enjoy these books.

Saumier, and illustrator Vanessa Steunenberg, also a 91原创 teacher, will  hold an open house,  book launch and signing event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Douglas Park Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Cres.

Anyone who can鈥檛 attend this event, but would like to check out the books, is invited to visit Saumier鈥檚 website at

www.chantellesaumier.com.

The books may be purchased online through the Friesen Press bookstore, Amazon.ca, and Chapters.ca.