A Boy, A Dog, and a Big Blue Whale by Steven Anthony Gauci, book cover
Book One

A Boy, A Dog, and A Big Blue Whale

Steven Anthony Gauci

A collection of 201 lyrics — observations, stories, relationships, absurdities and fragments of life gathered over years of writing. Funny, reflective, and sometimes unexpected, this is a book about people, places, and the things that stay with you.

201 Lyrics

A wide-ranging collection of original lyrics.

Real Stories

Moments, people and places that stick with you.

Distinctly Canadian

Written from a Canadian perspective, but with a universal appeal.

More Than Music

Lyrics, observations and pieces of life beyond the stage.

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A mix of humour, reflection and the everyday moments that make life interesting.”
About the Book

A collection of moments.

A Boy, A Dog, and a Big Blue Whale brings together 201 original lyrics written over many years. These are not just songs, but snapshots — observations, stories, relationships, absurdities and reflections that capture the moments, big and small, that make up a life.

From the everyday to the unexpected, the book moves between the humorous and the heartfelt, the ordinary and the unusual. Written with a distinctly Canadian perspective, it’s a collection for anyone who has ever found meaning in a moment, a place, or a song.

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From the Pages

A glimpse inside.

“
In this world of monsters and myths
They’ve found a love that’s true
A love that breaks all the rules
An eternal love between the two
— Love in the Night,
Steven Anthony Gauci
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A Boy, A Dog, and A Big Blue Whale

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