The Golden Wizard Book Prize
Awarded to the Bentley & Aston series for outstanding storytelling for young readers — a recognition of warmth, gentle adventure and characters that children carry with them long after the last page.
Press & honours
Kind words & shiny things.
From the Golden Wizard Book Prize to the families who keep coming back for more.
Golden Wizard Certificate of Excellence
Presented to Jacqueline Rose for Bentley and Aston's Little Christmas Adventures — the pups' brand-new story, recognised ahead of its 4 September 2026 release.
From our readers
What the bedtime critics say.
★★★★★
“What an adorable book! I just love the art and storyline. I got it as a gift for my first nephew who loves puppers! I cannot wait to buy the remainder of the series to tag along on reading adventures!”
★★★★★
“If you know me, you know that whenever I recommend children’s books, I always bring up Jacqueline Rose and the pure joy her doggie duo, Bentley and Aston, bring to literature. I am always first in line for her next release because she is an author who never disappoints…”
★★★★★
“My dog mad daughter and nieces loved this fab little book, easy to read and great pictures. I'm wondering if there's any more of these stories to come? Definitely recommend”
★★★★★
“Great story and illustrations — my granddaughter loved it. Would recommend”
★★★★★
“Lovely story! Bought as a gift for a 3rd birthday, very pleased with it.”
★★★★★
“Thank you Auntie Jax for sending us one — we really appreciate it and enjoy it. Buy this book now!”
★★★★★
“Very impressed with the cute stories of her real life boat pups — can't wait to gift it to my best friend's grandson for his birthday.”