SniffPup · scanned Oct 22
Cover of Ember and Saru Say Goodnight: Ember, a black Pomeranian, and Saru, a white kitten, snuggled on a blue blanket under a full moonAI illustration
Our first picture book · Ages 2–5

Ember and Saru Say Goodnight

A Cozy Bedtime Story About a Fluffy Pomeranian and a Not-Sleepy Cat

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The story

The sun is going down, and Ember says it's time for bed. “Not yet, not yet!” says Saru. Ember is a calm, fluffy black Pomeranian. Saru is a wiggly Munchkin cat with very short legs and no plans to sleep. Together they tuck in the toys, wash their paws and say goodnight to the moon. A gentle, giggly read-aloud for ages 2–5.

Peek inside

Four spreads from the book. Illustrations are AI illustration.

Book spread: at sunset Ember the black Pomeranian yawns by the window while Saru the white kitten sits on the rug. Text: The sun slid down. The sky turned pink, then purple, then deep, deep blue. “Time for bed,” said Ember.
“Time for bed,” said Ember.
Book spread: Saru the white kitten zooms across the rug while Ember the black Pomeranian watches. Text: “Not yet, not yet!” said Saru. “I'm not sleepy one bit!” And he zoomed across the rug on his short little legs.
Zoom! Saru is not sleepy one bit.
Book spread: Ember puts a ball, a toy mouse and a squeaky bone in a basket while Saru watches. Text: “First,” said Ember, “we put our toys to sleep.” Ball in the basket. Mouse in the basket. Squeaky bone in the basket.
Toys first. Ember tucks the toys into bed.
Book spread: Ember leans in to a yawning toy mouse while Saru listens. Text: “Mousie is tired,” Ember whispered. “Listen. Can you hear him yawn?” Saru listened. Ahhh-ummm.
Listen… can you hear Mousie yawn?

Meet the real Ember and Saru

The book is inspired by our two real pets. This is a real photo.

Real photo: Saru, a fluffy white-and-orange Munchkin cat, and Ember, a black Pomeranian in a pink checkered harness, side by side on the couch
Real photo

Ember Black Pomeranian · she/her

She claims the comfiest pillow as her throne, does the whole trick routine for treats, and takes it personally when you leave for three minutes.

Saru White-and-orange Munchkin cat · he/him

Short legs, long naps. He goes upside down in the evening, sprawls across the floor and dares anyone to step over him.

Bring them home for bedtime

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Story written with AI assistance and extensively edited by the author; illustrations created with AI.