Harry and the Guinea Pig

Name: Harry and the Guinea Pig
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241506004
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Gene Zion

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Summary

Harry and the Guinea Pig by Gene Zion is a charming children's story about Harry, a black and white dog, who feels jealous when the family brings home a guinea pig and showers it with attention. Harry tries to win back their affection but ends up in a series of amusing situations. Through his antics, the book highlights themes of friendship and the value of each family member.
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Description

The beloved classic character, Harry the Dirty Dog, returns for a brand-new picture book adventure!

Harry and the Guinea Pig features Harry, the cherished white dog with black spots, who loves being the centre of attention. But when the neighbour's guinea pig comes to stay, Harry feels quite left out! No matter what he tries, nobody seems to notice Harry anymore.

When Harry accidentally lets the guinea pig escape at school, it's a disaster! Can he use his best detective skills to save the day?

Created in the classic style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible story filled with humour - perfect for little animal lovers and big siblings alike!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241506004

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 173g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gene Zion Penguin Books

About the Author

Born on October 5, in 1913, Gene Zion attended the New School of Social Research and the Pratt Institute. In 1948, he married artist Margaret Bloy Graham, who then collaborated with him on all his picture books. When their marriage ended in 1968, Zion also ended his career as an author. Zion is best known for his creation of the rascally dog, Harry, who appears in such books as HARRY THE DIRTY DOG and HARRY BY THE SEA. He died in 1975.

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