Independent children's books · Boulder, Colorado

Stories where the underdog wins by being completely, wonderfully themselves.

Tundalaya Publishing is a small, independent press creating heartfelt picture books and activity titles for kids ages 3–8.

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Our Mission

Heartfelt stories. Real characters. Big dreams.

Underdog Spirit

We publish stories where determination, kindness, and being yourself matter more than fitting in.

Real Inspiration

Our books come from real life — real dogs, real moments, real lessons that resonate with kids and parents alike.

Independent Voice

We're a small Colorado press creating books we'd want our own kids to read, without compromise or formula.

Our Books

Current titles in The Finn Adventures series

A read-aloud picture book and a companion activity book, both starring a real-life Bernedoodle named Finn.

House of Finn · Picture Book

Finn for the Win

by Kerry Carlson

A heartwarming comeback-kid story for ages 3–8. When the other dogs laugh at Finn's big paws and bigger dreams, he doesn't quit — he digs deeper, leans on his teammates, and learns that the underdog wins by being completely, wonderfully himself.

Available: Paperback · Hardcover · Kindle
Ages: 3–8 · 32 pages

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House of Finn · Activity Book New

Finn for the Win — Coloring & Activity Book

by Kerry Carlson

A companion coloring and activity book featuring scenes and characters from Finn's world. Designed for early readers and emerging colorists who want to bring Finn's adventures to life on the page.

Available: Paperback (coming soon)
Ages: 3–8 · Activity Book

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Our Imprint

House of Finn

House of Finn is the children's imprint of Tundalaya Publishing, dedicated to picture books and activity titles for ages 3–8. Every book published under House of Finn is illustrated, edited, and produced with the same care we'd want for our own children's bookshelf.

Founder

Meet Kerry Carlson

Kerry Carlson

Founder & Author

Kerry Carlson founded Tundalaya Publishing in Boulder, Colorado, after years of working in e-commerce, branding, and small-business publishing. She wrote Finn for the Win after watching her real-life Bernedoodle, Finn, chase a soccer ball with the kind of full-body joy only a dog can summon.

"Kids deserve stories where the underdog wins by being completely, wonderfully themselves." That belief — and a real dog named Finn — is the heart of everything Tundalaya publishes.

Press & Reviews

For media, reviewers, and retailers

We welcome inquiries from journalists, book reviewers, librarians, and retailers. Below are quick links to common requests.

Review Copies

Children's book reviewers, bloggers, and bookstagrammers can request a complimentary paperback or PDF review copy.

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Press Inquiries

Available for podcast interviews, written features, and indie publishing conversations. Boulder-area events welcome.

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Retail & Library Orders

Bookstores and libraries can order paperback (Amazon KDP) and hardcover (IngramSpark, standard wholesale terms).

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Author Visits

Kerry is available for school readings, library storytimes, and bookstore events in the Boulder/Denver area.

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Get in touch

Let's talk

Reviews, press, retail, or just to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

Email

For all inquiries

kerry@tundalaya.com

Instagram

Follow Finn's adventures

@finnforthewinadventures

Location

Independent press based in

Boulder, Colorado