The Woofmore series

Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full, and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).

It’s the grand opening of the hotel, and everything has to be pawfect, especially for movie star guest Greta Garbark. But how can Rufus keep the puparazzi from hounding Ms. Garbark? And what will Ms. Coco do when a (very itchy) problem hits the hotel?

Hardcover, jacketed.
Full-color chapter book.
Ages 5 to 8.
Abrams, 2024.

Co-author: Donna Gephart
Illustrator: Josh Cleland

“Playful puns by Gephart and Houran, accompanied by lovable characters expressively illustrated by Cleland in vibrant colors and textures, set up this chapter book for a howlingly good beginning.” - Publishers Weekly

“This funny early chapter book will easily find an audience... [First in] a waggish new series tailor-made for dog lovers.” - Kirkus Reviews

Famous horror writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation with nothing spooky. Just rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles! Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted…or is it?

Hardcover, jacketed.
Full-color chapter book.
Ages 5 to 8.
Abrams, 2024.

Co-author: Donna Gephart
Illustrator: Josh Cleland

It’s winter and the Woofmore is on thin ice. The hotel is down to just one guest, champion figure skater Furya LaBone. Furya has hit a ruff patch, too. She needs a showstopper move for her big competition—something special to bow-WOW the crowd. But how can she come up with one when the local ice rink is closed? Rufus’s mind is spinning as fast as Furya on skates! How can he save the VIP and the Woofmore?


Hardcover, jacketed.
Full-color chapter book.
Ages 5 to 8.
Abrams, 2025.

Co-author: Donna Gephart
Illustrator: Josh Cleland