Just when you thought Dozer’s bloated sense of self importance couldn’t get any worse, he’s weaselled his way into a children’s book….. Introducing: Row Row Row Your Boat (with Monsters) by Adam Simpson, featuring DOZER!!!🐶🌟
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Every year I feel like Dozer has achieved his career high. He is, after all, 13 (!), and after his guest appearance on Play School last year, everyone was convinced he’d peaked.
Yet here we are…….but I am certain we cannot top this. DOZER IN A PICTURE BOOK!!! There are not enough exclamation marks in this world to communicate my excitement!!!!!!
And if that weren’t enough, all the author proceeds from this book are being donated to One Meal, the not-for-profit charity that distributes the meals we make at RecipeTin Meals to those in need all across Sydney. 🥰
This picture book featuring Dozer – Row Row Row Your Boat (With Monsters) – will be released on 11 November 2025 and I can’t wait for you to see it! Suitable for children from 3+ years and it’s available for pre-order from today:
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How did this happen??!
I know, right?? Sounds so random! I want to tell you that Dozer was “discovered” at the dog park by an agent, but the truth is not as glamorous! (Also, I am his agent 😅).
The author of this book is Adam Simpson who is a partner at the law firm Simpsons that provides legal services for my business. In conversation a few months ago, he mentioned he had written a children’s picture book for his young daughters (hidden talent!) and asked how I’d feel about the dog featured in it being Dozer. That in itself was exciting, but when he added that all his proceeds would be donated to One Meal, it sealed the deal.
So, as unusual as it might sound (my lawyer!), it feels very natural and right, and because it’s for a not-for-profit that I am closely aligned with, it’s a privilege to be involved!
This is Adam Simpson, in the photo below. The lawyer Adam on the left, and Adam outside the office, looking much more like an author! I don’t know why I felt the need to share both, side by side no less, and honestly, what do I know about what an author should look like? 😆
Tell me about Dozer’s book!
Row, Row, Row Your Boat (With Monsters) is a book that is read (sung!) to the famous nursery rhyme “Row, Row, Row your boat”. 🎶 It’s about a night-time adventure starring Dozer as the dog of two children who travel through imaginative landscapes in search of the things that go BUMP in the night.
Adam wrote the book for his two daughters, Charlotte and Madeleine, to encourage curiosity and boldness, particularly in the face of things that may be, at first, rather frightening. It’s a book suitable for children 3+.
The illustrations are by Gypsy Taylor who is an award-winning designer and illustrator whose career spans film, TV, commercials and animations. I love the fun way she interpreted Dozer in the pictures – fun and cute!
Will there be a book tour??!!!
I hope so! Dozer is working hard to stay fit and well (and I am working on my singing!) so he can join me for special events, like readings in store. I see bed time stories, pillow fights, cookie decorations and Dozer PJ’s!!!!😂
It will only be in Sydney and surrounds though, as unfortunately Dozer can’t travel interstate.
(PS If you’re wondering what that pink thing on Dozer’s head is, it’s my sleeping mask. The vision in my head was cuter – looking at it now, it looks more like a baby bonnet gone wrong 😅).
Available for pre-order from today!
I’ve got so much fun stuff to share in the coming months for Dozer’s picture book! It’s available for pre-order from today and will be released on 11 November 2025:
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And finally – a big thank you to Adam Simpson for selecting DOZER to feature in his book!! And for so generously choosing to donate all the royalties from his book to One Meal, the wonderful organisation we partner with to get RecipeTin Meals into the hands of people across Sydney who need them. Because no one should go hungry. ❤️
– Dozer’s agent (Nagi)
FAQ
Because the author proceeds are being donated to a not-for-profit that I am closely aligned to (One Meal) and Dozer is in it!
I am not being paid in any form. I have no financial interest in Row, Row, Row Your Boat (With Monsters) at all, I don’t get commissions from people clicking the link to pre-order the book. I am genuinely doing this because it’s for a good cause, the book is cute, Adam Simpson is a good person and also because it’s fun! 🙂
Adam Simpson is a lawyer by day and children’s book author by night! He is a partner at Simpsons law firm in Sydney whose services I employ for legal advice for my business – corporate and HR matters, to name a few things. Running RecipeTin is not all cakes and pasta, sadly! 😂
It was definitely a surprise when he approached me to ask how I’d feel about making Dozer the dog in his book – you don’t expect your suited up lawyer to talk commercial law in one sentence then a picture book about monsters in the next breath (!). But it wasn’t a hard decision to make once he told me he wanted to donate all the proceeds to charity.
Plus – Dozer. Any project involving Dozer is fun!
Adam Simpson, the author, has undertaken to donate all the royalties he receives from the sale of the book to charities. Royalties are paid bi-annually by the publisher.
The first charity he has nominated to receive the royalties is One Meal Northern Beaches, a not-for-profit that aims to fight hunger that I am aligned with (they distribute the meals we make at RTM all across Sydney), and this is printed on the cover of the book.
One Meal Northern Beaches is a not-for-profit organisation based in Brookvale in the Northern Beaches. They distribute the meals we make at RecipeTin Meals every day to those in need – we’re currently donating 600 every day (plus desserts!).
The way I describe it to people – we do the cooking, and One Meal do the distribution, They determine where the meals should go and arrange for the delivery of the meals to those locations. Some go directly to families or individuals, some go to shelters, some go to distribution points where recipients know they can go to collect meals at a given time every week.
Back when One Meal first started, the meals were only distributed in the Northern Beaches area. But for the past few years, meals are going out all across Sydney and even to lower areas of the Central Coast.
The book is being published by Pan Macmillan who is the publisher of both my cookbooks. Which makes this even more natural and fun, because we’re working with a team that I already know and enjoy working with!
The dog door in the house plans had to be upsized.
Life of Dozer
104 photos later, I’m done, but Dozer’s just getting started! #Showpony
Dearest Nagi. I’m your biggest fangirl (fanoldlady!) and after discovering you 2 years ago (you had me at ‘chicken biryani’!!) cook nothing but YOU!! (why cook anyone else’s recipes, when you know Nagi’s will ALWAYS work!!) I’m also a tragic dog Mom and there’s no Nagi without Dozer. I’ve just read your post about the book featuring Dozer and want to share something I think would be a lasting legacy for your beloved fur kid. When I was young (I’m now in my sixties) I had a cookbook called ‘My learn to cook book’ which featured cartoon cats and dogs. This was my ‘bible’ growing up – and I cooked everything in it – and for years I would draw the cartoonish dog and cat in the book. I was thinking: what an amazing legacy for Dozer it would be, if you did a children’s cookbook! A cartoon Dozer accompanying each recipe would give joy to countless children learning to cook. You posted that someone had done a ‘cartoon Dozer’ – you’ve already got the illustrator for such a book! You must know that every one of your devotees would buy a copy, and what a wonderful legacy for your elderly fur baby! Plus you’d be bringing the joy of cooking to the next generation …. and beyond! I’ve always cooked, but since discovering Recipetin, I’ve never been as magnificent. Thank you Nagi for all you do, for your selflessness, for teaching tens of thousands to cook, AND being the best dog Mum ever!! Cuddles and smooches to the fur boy xxxx
Lovely comment. I too adore Nagi and Dozer.
What a lovely post Susan, thanks
and like you Nagi’s recipes are my go to also xx
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Nagi and Dozer, you are amazing. I just can’t wait to get the children’s version of Dozer for my grandchildren. I am so happy, what a briliant idea to make your gorgeous Dozer the favourite dog around the world for many children. : )))
I am first time into comments & my Mum always said give credit where credit is due & you both have over done yourself once again.
I am so over the moon that you and Dozer does so much for the underprivileged people there is nothing worse than going hungry
The work you and your assistants do is amazing it would be great for others to get onto the bandwagon and follow your selfless work
Ok now onto the new book coming out what a fantastic idea!
More money more meals, this book will sell out as soon as it hits the shelves
The world is your oyster Nagi & Dozer you do yourself proud I’m sure we will see more good books being published in the near future
Well done! I hope this book makes the top 10, I’m not doubting it.
I wish you all good health and happiness as you in turn bring to the hunger people of Sydney.
Congratulations that’s wonderful news! Dozer is a superstar! I’m so happy for you both! ❤️🐾
Amazon is already out of stock! Tried to pre-order for my grand nephews. I’ll keep trying.
Dozer is still there! Just checked 🙂 It’s in pre-order so they can’t be out of stock!! Lucky grand nephews 🙂 – N x https://amzn.asia/d/bgO4NhL
I am in the US, so perhaps that makes a difference? Their site here, says “Temporarily Out of Stock”. It is odd they don’t have a pre-order tag instead. I’ll get them eventually though….
Congratulations, this is awesome. I am hoping to find the book for pre-order on the US Amazon site soon.
Hugs to Dozer
I’m not at all surprised Dozer has been chosen for a Children’s Book – just look a that face!!! Love seeing him on your emails and love your recipes Nagi !! 🙂
Hi Nagi … Have your books love your recipes love Dozer even though I don’t know him 🤣… will def buy a few books for my great nieces in Perth and and Melbourne!!
I share your love for cooking with Nagi. I also love the idea of Dozer being children’s book.
I am in Sydney Australia
Oh what wonderful news! Nagi you make such a difference already in this rather worrisome world 🌎… now this!! Dozer you wonder -dog ! 🐶 Adam you are truly multi talented and amazing to do such a generous thing and wow Gypsy from these previews your illustrations look absolutely enchanting!!! Can’t wait to see them for real. Much love to you both Nagi and Dozer !! xx 🐕 🥳 📖
This is perfect in so many ways: the theme, inclusion of Dozer, and donation to RecipeTin Meals. Kudos to Andy Simpson, Nagi, and of course, Dozer!
That is so wonderful to hear Nagi to have Dozer in print for children takes him to another level.Your hard work,dedication and love shows through in all the sharing and wonderful recipes for us all thank you .Will the book be available in New Zealand as I would like a copy for my Great Grandchildren to add to their collection.
Definitely pre ordering for my niece. Great concept.
Dozers a star.xx
Hi Nagi and Dozer, I am on a mission to buy Dozer’s “RowBoat” book. Also,
Love your recipes.
Dozer says thank you Suzanne!!! Glad you enjoy my recipes! – N x
I’m so sorry to read about Dozer and his health. They are such a big part in our lives and it’s very hard when they get so sick. Dozer is a beautiful dog so hang in there, take one day at a time and give him heaps of love ❤️
He is getting SMOTHERED!!! 🙂 Thank you for the lovely message Julie-Ann – N x
As a long term fan of Nagi and Dozer for the recipes and joy I always look forward to seeing what’s new in both departments. Love these pictures and the concept of giving back to others.
Thanks Jonathan!! This is pretty exciting! – N x
I couldn’t be happier for you two! Congratulations! You deserve all the good things that come your way ❤️
Thank you Leslie!! Book tour with Dozer is going to be FUN! – N x
Oh, goodness! Just delightful! Yay, Dozer! Congratulations!
Thank you!!! His head swelling though….oh my gosh, the attitude!!! 😂
Dozer has been a star from the very beginning. It is only fitting that he is now taking his rightful place in the literary canon.
Couldn’t agree more Ayn 😂
Oh my, this is wonderful! Congrats Dozer!
Thank you Wendy! – N x
Will Dozers book be available to United States? I would love a hard copy. I’m only able to pre-order kindle version .
Oh gosh, I forgot to add about international, let me ask and update! – N x