Why kids will love it
The story follows a girl and her husky, Zoe, as they take on the sport of skijoring (a team effort where a dog pulls a person on skis). Together, they follow a snowy trail, hit a few bumps along the way, and discover how resilience and teamwork
❄️ Adventure & Resolve – Explore snowy hills and playful surprises alongside Zoe, discovering the power of perseverance and a little “dogged” determination.
🐶 Companionship – Celebrate the special bond between humans and their pets, companions through life’s (and the trail’s) twists and turns.
🌲Outdoor Activity – Learn about skijoring, a fun winter sport that inspires outdoor exploration, movement, and fresh-air adventures.
📖 Early Readers – Enjoy simple, rhythmic text and captivating illustrations by Julia Moroko, perfect for read-aloud sessions or independent reading.
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Discover Whoa, Zoe, Whoa! like never before —
✨ now available in hardcover! ✨
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Free Activities for Kids
Continue the adventure at home with free printables. Download Zoe's activity sheets today, and keep the fun going!
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Author Bio
Alisha is a wife, mom of three, and lifelong Minnesotan who loves the snow almost as much as her Siberian husky, Zoe. Her favorite days involve all-day outdoor family adventures, followed by a few too many bedtime stories and never quite enough snuggles.
Inspired by her own winter exploits, Alisha’s debut picture book, Whoa, Zoe, Whoa!, follows an intrepid girl and her spirited husky, Zoe, as they set out on a skijoring adventure. Along the snowy trail, the pair works together to navigate obstacles, showing resilience in the face of mishaps while discovering joy in the journey.
When she’s not writing, Alisha can often be found outside with her family skiing, hiking, or chasing her husky through the woods. She hopes her stories encourage kids and adults alike to bundle up, grab a friend, and go play outside.
Illustrator Bio
Yuliia (Julia) Moroko is a Ukrainian illustrator based in Sweden, originally from a small village in western Ukraine. She studied printing design in Lviv and spent several years working in the field. She later lived in the United Kingdom, where she began illustrating her first books and discovered her passion for visual storytelling.
Inspired by everyday life, her daughter, and a love of soft color palettes, Julia creates whimsical, pastel-textured illustrations often featuring animals and children. Over the past four years, she has illustrated more than 30 books for indie authors around the world, helping bring heartfelt stories to life with warmth, charm, and imagination.
When she’s not illustrating, Julia shares her creative process, book projects, and life as a multitasking artist and mom with her growing online community. You can explore more of her work at juliamoroko.com.
Meet ZOE
Meet Zoe, an 11-year-old Siberian husky and the inspiration for Whoa, Zoe Whoa!.
Zoe’s first skijor race: City of Lakes Loppet, 2020. One fall for her skier, lots of heart, and a finish full of gusto.
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Summer with Zoe: swims, boat rides, woodland hikes, and shady naps.
Proof that skijoring ends in smiles.