Behind the Books
Meet the Authors
Two early-childhood educators, a mentor and her student turned co-author, united by a love of family and golden retrievers.
Professor Theodora Koziol
Author · Educator
Theodora is a professor of Early Childhood and director of a Montessori Early Childhood Center in Massachusetts. She and her husband have two grown sons and their wives, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She loves time with family, walking, winters in Florida, and supporting St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She is currently a participant in the CEEL Leadership program at Harvard University.
Missy Maloof
Author
Missy grew up in Massachusetts, where the puppy adventures take place. She lives there with her husband Matthew, their many Golden Doodles, and one Dachshund. A former Early Childhood Educator, she first met Theodora as a student — and Theodora became her mentor, director, and friend. When she isn’t writing, Missy enjoys her family, romance novels, and shopping. She is currently working on a third book in the series.
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A Third Puppy Adventure Is On the Way
Missy Maloof is currently writing the next book in the series. Join the Puppy Pack below to be the first to know when Aries and Hutch set off on their next adventure.
Puppy Adventures
Golden Explorers Discover the World! Heartwarming picture books by Professor Theodora Koziol & Missy Maloof.