In December 2019, Sandie Leigh will debut as an author and illustrator with her charming children’s book, Behind the Secret Garden Door. This story introduces Teddy MacDougal, an adorable pup based on her own West Highland white terrier, or Westie. Teddy’s adventures are sure to make you chuckle.

Fall in love with cuddly Teddy MacDougal, an inquisitive West Highland white terrier on his mischievous adventure behind the Secret Garden Door. Once inside the garden, Teddy learns about the perils of the garden specifically, the Red Fox of Kennelworth. Meet all the woodland creatures from the author’s garden like the three yellow finches, Farrel the Frog, King Elliot, a monarch butterfly and even Teddy’s human little sister Charlotte. As an outspoken westie, Teddy finds himself struggling to fit in with his new friends and discovers a life lesson along the way that will leave you longing for the next book.

The book will be available on pre-order in early November.