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Stories inspired by family, love and imagination

A puppy isn’t just a wish —
it’s a promise.

Heartfelt children’s books from Gina Saporito and Little Saporito Press.

New release

A Puppy for Selena

A heartfelt story about earning love, one paw at a time.

Cover of A Puppy for Selena: a smiling girl in a red striped shirt being licked on the cheek by a brown and white puppy in a sunny park.

Picture book · By Gina Saporito

Selena dreams of having a puppy of her very own — the walks, the cuddles, the endless love. But first, she’ll have to prove she’s ready. With determination and a gentle surprise along the way, Selena learns what it really means to love and be loved in return.

  • Ages 3–7
  • 44 pages
  • Paperback & Kindle

A little gift

Free printables

Bring the world of A Puppy for Selena home. Print, color, share — on us.

Preview of a coloring page from A Puppy for Selena: Selena feeding a goldfish, with the words 'Small acts of care show a big heart.'

Coloring Pages

14 hand-illustrated coloring pages following Selena and her puppy through every little act of love and care.

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Preview of a printable bookmark featuring Selena hugging her puppy, with the line 'A puppy isn't just a wish — it's a promise.'

Bookmarks

7 printable bookmarks featuring Selena and her puppy, each with a gentle reminder about love, patience, and care.

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About

Meet Gina Saporito

Gina Saporito is a substitute teacher, mother, and grandmother based in Orlando, Florida. She founded Little Saporito Press in 2025 to share stories rooted in the things that matter most to her: family, love, and imagination.

Her debut picture book, A Puppy for Selena, was inspired by her granddaughter Selena and the gentle lessons that come with growing up — that love worth having is love worth working for.

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